Air Forces comparison: 
Dominican Republic vs 
Ecuador
Dominican Republic operates 77 active military aircraft vs 105 for Ecuador.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Dominican RepublicWorld #88
4.2
AIRS Index / 100
Ecuador leads on 4 of 5 categories
EcuadorWorld #68
7.2
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Dominican Republic | Ecuador | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Dominican Air Force | Ecuadorian Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 77 | 105 | 🇪🇨 1.4× |
| Aircraft on order | 9 | 2 | 🇩🇴 4.5× |
| Combat aircraft | 8 | 17 | 🇪🇨 2.1× |
| Combat share of fleet | 10.4 % | 16.2 % | 🇪🇨 1.6× |
| Aircraft types in service | 20 | 25 | 🇪🇨 1.2× |
| Main supplier | United States · 68 % | United States · 27 % |
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| Helicopters | 36 | 46 | 🇪🇨 1.3× |
| Transport aircraft | 12 | 22 | 🇪🇨 1.8× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 1 | 9 | 🇪🇨 9.0× |
| Trainers | 20 | 11 | 🇩🇴 1.8× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Dominican Republic or Ecuador?
Ecuador has more military aircraft with 105 active aircraft compared to Dominican Republic's 77, a difference of 28 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Dominican Republic or Ecuador?
Ecuador has more combat aircraft with 17 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Dominican Republic's 8.
Which country has more military helicopters, Dominican Republic or Ecuador?
Ecuador operates more military helicopters with 46 compared to Dominican Republic's 36.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Dominican Republic or Ecuador?
Ecuador has more transport aircraft with 22 compared to Dominican Republic's 12.
How do the Dominican Republic and Ecuador air forces compare in size?
Ecuador's air force is 1.8 times larger than Dominican Republic's in terms of total active aircraft (22 vs 12).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Dominican Republic or Ecuador?
Dominican Republic has 9 aircraft on order compared to Ecuador's 2.