Air Forces comparison: 
Chile vs 
Uruguay
Aircraft by Type
🇨🇱 Chileas of 2026
🇺🇾 Uruguayas of 2026
Fleet Evolution
🇨🇱 Chile
🇺🇾 Uruguay
Overview
Chile's air force fields 277 active aircraft — 6.0:1 Uruguay's 46.
The breakdown includes 81 vs 4 combat aircraft, 87 vs 15 helicopters, 49 vs 8 transport aircraft, 43 vs 15 trainers (Chile vs Uruguay). Chile has 0 aircraft on order vs 9 for Uruguay.
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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 81 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.