Air Forces comparison: Guatemala vs Mexico
Guatemalan Air Force 🇬🇹
| Official Name | Guatemalan Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Guatemalteca |
| Active aircraft | 36 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Mexican Air Force 🇲🇽
| Official Name | Mexican Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Mexicana |
| Active aircraft | 433 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 11 |
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Guatemalan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
3 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
21 | |
Training
|
1 | |
Transport
|
9 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
2 | |
Mexican aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
4 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
168 | |
|
Training
|
199 | |
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Transport
|
49 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
13 | |
Evolution of Guatemalan Air Force fleet
Evolution of Mexican Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Guatemala or Mexico?
Mexico has more military aircraft with 433 active aircraft compared to Guatemala's 36, a difference of 397 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Guatemala or Mexico?
Mexico has more combat aircraft with 4 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Guatemala's 3.
Which country has more military helicopters, Guatemala or Mexico?
Mexico operates more military helicopters with 168 compared to Guatemala's 21.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Guatemala or Mexico?
Mexico has more transport aircraft with 49 compared to Guatemala's 9.
How do the Guatemala and Mexico air forces compare in size?
Mexico's air force is 5.4 times larger than Guatemala's in terms of total active aircraft (49 vs 9).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Guatemala or Mexico?
Mexico has 11 aircraft on order compared to Guatemala's 0.