Air Forces comparison: 
Ecuador vs 
Nicaragua
Ecuador's air force fields 105 active aircraft — 6.2:1 Nicaragua's 17.
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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 | Nicaragua | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Ecuadorian Air Force | Nicaraguan Army Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 105 | 17 | 🇪🇨 6.2× |
| Aircraft on order | 2 | 0 | 🇪🇨 |
| Combat aircraft | 17 | 0 | 🇪🇨 |
| Combat share of fleet | 16.2 % | 0.0 % | 🇪🇨 |
| Aircraft types in service | 26 | 5 | 🇪🇨 5.2× |
| Main supplier | United States · 27 % | Ex-USSR · 82 % |
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| Helicopters | 46 | 11 | 🇪🇨 4.2× |
| Transport aircraft | 22 | 4 | 🇪🇨 5.5× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 9 | 1 | 🇪🇨 9.0× |
| Trainers | 11 | 1 | 🇪🇨 11× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ecuador or Nicaragua?
Ecuador has more military aircraft with 105 active aircraft compared to Nicaragua's 17, a difference of 88 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ecuador or Nicaragua?
Ecuador has more combat aircraft with 17 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Nicaragua's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ecuador or Nicaragua?
Ecuador operates more military helicopters with 46 compared to Nicaragua's 11.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ecuador or Nicaragua?
Ecuador has more transport aircraft with 22 compared to Nicaragua's 4.
How do the Ecuador and Nicaragua air forces compare in size?
Ecuador's air force is 5.5 times larger than Nicaragua's in terms of total active aircraft (22 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ecuador or Nicaragua?
Ecuador has 2 aircraft on order compared to Nicaragua's 0.