Air Forces comparison: Ecuador vs Chad
Ecuador's air force fields 105 active aircraft — 2.6x Chad's 40. The breakdown includes 0 vs 9 combat aircraft, 46 vs 16 helicopters, 22 vs 9 transport aircraft, 28 vs 6 trainers (Ecuador vs Chad). Ecuador has 2 aircraft on order vs 0 for Chad.
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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Chadian Air Force 🇹🇩
| Official Name | Chadian Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية التشادية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwīyah al Tashādiyya) |
| Active aircraft | 40 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Ecuadorian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
46 | |
Training
|
28 | |
Transport
|
22 | |
Other
|
9 | |
Chadian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
9 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
16 | |
|
Training
|
6 | |
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Transport
|
9 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Ecuadorian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Chadian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ecuador or Chad?
Ecuador has more military aircraft with 105 active aircraft compared to Chad's 40, a difference of 65 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ecuador or Chad?
Chad has more combat aircraft with 9 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ecuador's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ecuador or Chad?
Ecuador operates more military helicopters with 46 compared to Chad's 16.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ecuador or Chad?
Ecuador has more transport aircraft with 22 compared to Chad's 9.
How do the Ecuador and Chad air forces compare in size?
Ecuador's air force is 2.4 times larger than Chad's in terms of total active aircraft (22 vs 9).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ecuador or Chad?
Ecuador has 2 aircraft on order compared to Chad's 0.