Air Forces comparison: Colombia vs Ecuador

Colombian Air Force 🇨🇴

Official Name Colombian Air Force
Local Name Fuerza Aérea Colombiana
Active aircraft437 as of 2026
Aircraft on order32
Roundel

Roundel of Colombia air force

Ecuadorian Air Force 🇪🇨

Official Name Ecuadorian Air Force
Local Name Fuerza Aérea Ecuatoriana
Active aircraft105 as of 2026
Aircraft on order2
Roundel

Roundel of Ecuador air force

Colombian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 19
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 257
Training Training 47
Transport Transport 89
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 25

Ecuadorian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 46
Training Training 28
Transport Transport 22
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 9

Evolution of Colombian Air Force fleet

Evolution of Ecuadorian Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Colombia or Ecuador?
Colombia has more military aircraft with 437 active aircraft compared to Ecuador's 105, a difference of 332 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Colombia or Ecuador?
Colombia has more combat aircraft with 19 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ecuador's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Colombia or Ecuador?
Colombia operates more military helicopters with 257 compared to Ecuador's 46.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Colombia or Ecuador?
Colombia has more transport aircraft with 89 compared to Ecuador's 22.
How do the Colombia and Ecuador air forces compare in size?
Colombia's air force is 4.0 times larger than Ecuador's in terms of total active aircraft (89 vs 22).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Colombia or Ecuador?
Colombia has 32 aircraft on order compared to Ecuador's 2.