Air Forces comparison: 
Ecuador vs 
El Salvador
Ecuador's air force fields 103 active aircraft — 2.3:1 El Salvador's 45.
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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 | El Salvador | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Ecuadorian Air Force | Air Force of El Salvador | |
| Active aircraft | 103 | 45 | 🇪🇨 2.3× |
| Aircraft on order | 14 | 1 | 🇪🇨 14× |
| Combat aircraft | 17 | 6 | 🇪🇨 2.8× |
| Combat share of fleet | 16.5 % | 13.3 % | 🇪🇨 1.2× |
| Aircraft types in service | 25 | 13 | 🇪🇨 1.9× |
| Main supplier | United States · 26 % | United States · 87 % |
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| Helicopters | 44 | 29 | 🇪🇨 1.5× |
| Transport aircraft | 22 | 5 | 🇪🇨 4.4× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 9 | 2 | 🇪🇨 4.5× |
| Trainers | 11 | 3 | 🇪🇨 3.7× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ecuador or El Salvador?
Ecuador has more military aircraft with 103 active aircraft compared to El Salvador's 45, a difference of 58 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ecuador or El Salvador?
Ecuador has more combat aircraft with 17 fighters and attack aircraft compared to El Salvador's 6.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ecuador or El Salvador?
Ecuador operates more military helicopters with 44 compared to El Salvador's 29.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ecuador or El Salvador?
Ecuador has more transport aircraft with 22 compared to El Salvador's 5.
How do the Ecuador and El Salvador air forces compare in size?
Ecuador's air force is 2.3 times larger than El Salvador's in terms of total active aircraft (103 vs 45).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ecuador or El Salvador?
Ecuador has 14 aircraft on order compared to El Salvador's 1.