Air Forces comparison: Costa Rica vs Guatemala
Overview
Guatemala operates 36 active military aircraft; Costa Rica has no recorded inventory.
The breakdown includes 0 vs 3 combat aircraft, 0 vs 20 helicopters, 0 vs 9 transport aircraft, 0 vs 2 trainers (Costa Rica vs Guatemala).
Costa Rican Air Force 🇨🇷
| Official Name | Costa Rican Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 0 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Guatemalan Air Force 🇬🇹
| Official Name | Guatemalan Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Guatemalteca |
| Active aircraft | 36 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Costa Rican aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
0 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Guatemalan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
3 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
20 | |
|
Training
|
2 | |
|
Transport
|
9 | |
|
Other
|
2 | |
Evolution of Costa Rican Air Force fleet
None
Evolution of Guatemalan Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Costa Rica or Guatemala?
Guatemala has more military aircraft with 36 active aircraft compared to Costa Rica's 0, a difference of 36 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Costa Rica or Guatemala?
Guatemala has more combat aircraft with 3 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Costa Rica's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Costa Rica or Guatemala?
Guatemala operates more military helicopters with 20 compared to Costa Rica's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Costa Rica or Guatemala?
Guatemala has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to Costa Rica's 0.