Air Forces comparison: Colombia vs Brazil
Colombian Air Force 🇨🇴
| Official Name | Colombian Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Colombiana |
| Active aircraft | 437 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 32 |
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Brazilian Air Force 🇧🇷
| Official Name | Brazilian Air Force |
| Local Name | Força Aérea Brasileira |
| Active aircraft | 502 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 96 |
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Colombian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
19 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
257 | |
Training
|
47 | |
Transport
|
89 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
25 | |
Brazilian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
65 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
188 | |
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Training
|
112 | |
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Transport
|
134 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
3 | |
Evolution of Colombian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Brazilian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Colombia or Brazil?
Brazil has more military aircraft with 502 active aircraft compared to Colombia's 437, a difference of 65 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Colombia or Brazil?
Brazil has more combat aircraft with 65 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Colombia's 19.
Which country has more military helicopters, Colombia or Brazil?
Colombia operates more military helicopters with 257 compared to Brazil's 188.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Colombia or Brazil?
Brazil has more transport aircraft with 134 compared to Colombia's 89.
How do the Colombia and Brazil air forces compare in size?
Brazil's air force is 1.5 times larger than Colombia's in terms of total active aircraft (134 vs 89).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Colombia or Brazil?
Brazil has 96 aircraft on order compared to Colombia's 32.