Air Forces comparison: Chile vs Uruguay

Chile's air force fields 277 active aircraft — 6.0x Uruguay's 46. The breakdown includes 59 vs 4 combat aircraft, 87 vs 15 helicopters, 49 vs 8 transport aircraft, 65 vs 15 trainers (Chile vs Uruguay). Chile has 0 aircraft on order vs 9 for Uruguay.

Chilean Air Force 🇨🇱

Official Name Chilean Air Force
Local Name Fuerza Aérea de Chile
Active aircraft 277 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Chile air force

Uruguayan Air Force 🇺🇾

Official Name Uruguayan Air Force
Local Name Fuerza Aérea Uruguaya
Active aircraft 46 as of 2026
Aircraft on order9
Roundel

Roundel of Uruguay air force

Chilean aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 59
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 87
Training Training 65
Transport Transport 49
Other Other 17

Uruguayan aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 4
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 15
Training Training 15
Transport Transport 8
Other Other 4

Evolution of Chilean Air Force fleet

Evolution of Uruguayan Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Chile or Uruguay?
Chile has more military aircraft with 277 active aircraft compared to Uruguay's 46, a difference of 231 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Chile or Uruguay?
Chile has more combat aircraft with 59 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Uruguay's 4.
Which country has more military helicopters, Chile or Uruguay?
Chile operates more military helicopters with 87 compared to Uruguay's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Chile or Uruguay?
Chile has more transport aircraft with 49 compared to Uruguay's 8.
How do the Chile and Uruguay air forces compare in size?
Chile's air force is 6.1 times larger than Uruguay's in terms of total active aircraft (49 vs 8).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Chile or Uruguay?
Uruguay has 9 aircraft on order compared to Chile's 0.