Air Forces comparison: Spain vs Uruguay

Spain's air force fields 471 active aircraft — 10:1 Uruguay's 46. The breakdown includes 178 vs 4 combat aircraft, 178 vs 15 helicopters, 72 vs 8 transport aircraft, 40 vs 15 trainers (Spain vs Uruguay). Spain has 164 aircraft on order vs 9 for Uruguay. The Spain air force is officially the Spanish Air and Space Force.

Spanish Air and Space Force 🇪🇸

Official Name Spanish Air and Space Force
Local Name Ejército del Aire
Active aircraft 471 as of 2026
Aircraft on order164
Roundel

Roundel of Spain air force

Uruguayan Air Force 🇺🇾

Official Name Uruguayan Air Force
Local Name Fuerza Aérea Uruguaya
Active aircraft 46 as of 2026
Aircraft on order9
Roundel

Roundel of Uruguay air force

Spanish aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 178
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 178
Training Training 40
Transport Transport 72
Other Other 3

Uruguayan aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 4
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 15
Training Training 15
Transport Transport 8
Other Other 4

Evolution of Spanish Air Force fleet

Evolution of Uruguayan Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Spain or Uruguay?
Spain has more military aircraft with 471 active aircraft compared to Uruguay's 46, a difference of 425 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Spain or Uruguay?
Spain has more combat aircraft with 178 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Uruguay's 4.
Which country has more military helicopters, Spain or Uruguay?
Spain operates more military helicopters with 178 compared to Uruguay's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Spain or Uruguay?
Spain has more transport aircraft with 72 compared to Uruguay's 8.
How do the Spain and Uruguay air forces compare in size?
Spain's air force is 9.0 times larger than Uruguay's in terms of total active aircraft (72 vs 8).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Spain or Uruguay?
Spain has 164 aircraft on order compared to Uruguay's 9.