Air Forces comparison: 
Chile vs 
Venezuela
Chile operates 277 active military aircraft vs 226 for Venezuela.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Chile | Venezuela | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Chilean Air Force | Venezuelan Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 277 | 226 | 🇨🇱 1.2× |
| Aircraft on order | 0 | 4 | 🇻🇪 |
| Combat aircraft | 81 | 54 | 🇨🇱 1.5× |
| Combat share of fleet | 29.2 % | 23.9 % | 🇨🇱 1.2× |
| Aircraft types in service | 30 | 28 | 🇨🇱 1.1× |
| Main supplier | United States · 47 % | United States · 28 % |
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| Helicopters | 87 | 74 | 🇨🇱 1.2× |
| Transport aircraft | 49 | 42 | 🇨🇱 1.2× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 17 | 9 | 🇨🇱 1.9× |
| Trainers | 43 | 47 | 🇻🇪 1.1× |
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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 81 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.