Air Forces comparison: Colombia vs Venezuela
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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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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Colombian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
19 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
257 | |
Training
|
47 | |
Transport
|
89 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
25 | |
Venezuelan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
54 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
74 | |
|
Training
|
47 | |
|
Transport
|
42 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
9 | |
Evolution of Colombian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Venezuelan Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Colombia or Venezuela?
Colombia has more military aircraft with 437 active aircraft compared to Venezuela's 226, a difference of 211 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Colombia or Venezuela?
Venezuela has more combat aircraft with 54 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Colombia's 19.
Which country has more military helicopters, Colombia or Venezuela?
Colombia operates more military helicopters with 257 compared to Venezuela's 74.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Colombia or Venezuela?
Colombia has more transport aircraft with 89 compared to Venezuela's 42.
How do the Colombia and Venezuela air forces compare in size?
Colombia's air force is 2.1 times larger than Venezuela's in terms of total active aircraft (89 vs 42).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Colombia or Venezuela?
Colombia has 32 aircraft on order compared to Venezuela's 4.