Air Forces comparison: 
Ecuador vs 
Guyana
Ecuador's air force fields 103 active aircraft — 8.6:1 Guyana's 12.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Ecuador | Guyana | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Ecuadorian Air Force | Guyana Defence Force Air Command | |
| Active aircraft | 103 | 12 | 🇪🇨 8.6× |
| Aircraft on order | 14 | 0 | 🇪🇨 |
| Combat aircraft | 17 | 0 | 🇪🇨 |
| Combat share of fleet | 16.5 % | 0.0 % | 🇪🇨 |
| Aircraft types in service | 25 | 9 | 🇪🇨 2.8× |
| Main supplier | United States · 26 % | United States · 42 % |
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| Helicopters | 44 | 4 | 🇪🇨 11× |
| Transport aircraft | 22 | 7 | 🇪🇨 3.1× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 9 | 1 | 🇪🇨 9.0× |
| Trainers | 11 | 0 | 🇪🇨 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ecuador or Guyana?
Ecuador has more military aircraft with 103 active aircraft compared to Guyana's 12, a difference of 91 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ecuador or Guyana?
Ecuador has more combat aircraft with 17 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Guyana's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ecuador or Guyana?
Ecuador operates more military helicopters with 44 compared to Guyana's 4.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ecuador or Guyana?
Ecuador has more transport aircraft with 22 compared to Guyana's 7.
How do the Ecuador and Guyana air forces compare in size?
Ecuador's air force is 8.6 times larger than Guyana's in terms of total active aircraft (103 vs 12).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ecuador or Guyana?
Ecuador has 14 aircraft on order compared to Guyana's 0.