Air Forces comparison: Chile vs Venezuela
Overview
Chile operates 277 active military aircraft vs 226 for Venezuela.
The breakdown includes 59 vs 54 combat aircraft, 87 vs 74 helicopters, 49 vs 42 transport aircraft, 65 vs 47 trainers (Chile vs Venezuela). Chile has 0 aircraft on order vs 4 for Venezuela.
Chilean Air Force 🇨🇱
| Official Name | Chilean Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea de Chile |
| Active aircraft | 277 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Venezuelan Air Force 🇻🇪
| Official Name | Venezuelan Air Force |
| Local Name | Aviación Militar Nacional Bolivariana |
| Active aircraft | 226 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 4 |
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Chilean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
59 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
87 | |
Training
|
65 | |
Transport
|
49 | |
Other
|
17 | |
Venezuelan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
54 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
74 | |
|
Training
|
47 | |
|
Transport
|
42 | |
|
Other
|
9 | |
Evolution of Chilean Air Force fleet
Evolution of Venezuelan Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Chile or Venezuela?
Chile has more military aircraft with 277 active aircraft compared to Venezuela's 226, a difference of 51 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Chile or Venezuela?
Chile has more combat aircraft with 59 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Venezuela's 54.
Which country has more military helicopters, Chile or Venezuela?
Chile operates more military helicopters with 87 compared to Venezuela's 74.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Chile or Venezuela?
Chile has more transport aircraft with 49 compared to Venezuela's 42.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Chile or Venezuela?
Venezuela has 4 aircraft on order compared to Chile's 0.