Air Forces comparison: Colombia vs Chile
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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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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Colombian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
19 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
257 | |
Training
|
47 | |
Transport
|
89 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
25 | |
Chilean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
59 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
87 | |
|
Training
|
65 | |
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Transport
|
49 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
17 | |
Evolution of Colombian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Chilean Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Colombia or Chile?
Colombia has more military aircraft with 437 active aircraft compared to Chile's 277, a difference of 160 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Colombia or Chile?
Chile has more combat aircraft with 59 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Colombia's 19.
Which country has more military helicopters, Colombia or Chile?
Colombia operates more military helicopters with 257 compared to Chile's 87.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Colombia or Chile?
Colombia has more transport aircraft with 89 compared to Chile's 49.
How do the Colombia and Chile air forces compare in size?
Colombia's air force is 1.8 times larger than Chile's in terms of total active aircraft (89 vs 49).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Colombia or Chile?
Colombia has 32 aircraft on order compared to Chile's 0.