Air Forces comparison: Ecuador vs Mexico
Mexico's air force fields 431 active aircraft — 4.1x Ecuador's 105. The breakdown includes 0 vs 4 combat aircraft, 46 vs 168 helicopters, 22 vs 48 transport aircraft, 28 vs 198 trainers (Ecuador vs Mexico). Ecuador has 2 aircraft on order vs 11 for Mexico.
Ecuadorian Air Force 🇪🇨
| Official Name | Ecuadorian Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Ecuatoriana |
| Active aircraft | 105 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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Mexican Air Force 🇲🇽
| Official Name | Mexican Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Mexicana |
| Active aircraft | 431 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 11 |
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Ecuadorian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
46 | |
Training
|
28 | |
Transport
|
22 | |
Other
|
9 | |
Mexican aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
4 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
168 | |
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Training
|
198 | |
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Transport
|
48 | |
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Other
|
13 | |
Evolution of Ecuadorian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Mexican Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ecuador or Mexico?
Mexico has more military aircraft with 431 active aircraft compared to Ecuador's 105, a difference of 326 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ecuador or Mexico?
Mexico has more combat aircraft with 4 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ecuador's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ecuador or Mexico?
Mexico operates more military helicopters with 168 compared to Ecuador's 46.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ecuador or Mexico?
Mexico has more transport aircraft with 48 compared to Ecuador's 22.
How do the Ecuador and Mexico air forces compare in size?
Mexico's air force is 2.2 times larger than Ecuador's in terms of total active aircraft (48 vs 22).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ecuador or Mexico?
Mexico has 11 aircraft on order compared to Ecuador's 2.