Air Forces comparison: 
Ecuador vs 
Paraguay
Ecuador operates 105 active military aircraft vs 56 for Paraguay.
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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 | Paraguay | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Ecuadorian Air Force | Paraguayan Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 105 | 56 | 🇪🇨 1.9× |
| Aircraft on order | 2 | 0 | 🇪🇨 |
| Combat aircraft | 17 | 0 | 🇪🇨 |
| Combat share of fleet | 16.2 % | 0.0 % | 🇪🇨 |
| Aircraft types in service | 26 | 11 | 🇪🇨 2.4× |
| Main supplier | United States · 27 % | United States · 41 % |
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| Helicopters | 46 | 17 | 🇪🇨 2.7× |
| Transport aircraft | 22 | 12 | 🇪🇨 1.8× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 9 | 3 | 🇪🇨 3.0× |
| Trainers | 11 | 24 | 🇵🇾 2.2× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ecuador or Paraguay?
Ecuador has more military aircraft with 105 active aircraft compared to Paraguay's 56, a difference of 49 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ecuador or Paraguay?
Ecuador has more combat aircraft with 17 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Paraguay's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ecuador or Paraguay?
Ecuador operates more military helicopters with 46 compared to Paraguay's 17.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ecuador or Paraguay?
Ecuador has more transport aircraft with 22 compared to Paraguay's 12.
How do the Ecuador and Paraguay air forces compare in size?
Ecuador's air force is 1.8 times larger than Paraguay's in terms of total active aircraft (22 vs 12).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ecuador or Paraguay?
Ecuador has 2 aircraft on order compared to Paraguay's 0.