Air Forces comparison: 
Guatemala vs 
Panama
Guatemala operates 37 active military aircraft vs 40 for Panama.
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Guatemala
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Guatemala | Panama | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Guatemalan Air Force | Panamanian National Aeronaval Service | |
| Active aircraft | 37 | 40 | 🇵🇦 1.1× |
| Combat aircraft | 3 | 0 | 🇬🇹 |
| Combat share of fleet | 8.1 % | 0.0 % | 🇬🇹 |
| Aircraft types in service | 13 | 13 | — |
| Main supplier | United States · 84 % | United States · 65 % |
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| Helicopters | 20 | 25 | 🇵🇦 1.2× |
| Transport aircraft | 10 | 11 | 🇵🇦 1.1× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 2 | 3 | 🇵🇦 1.5× |
| Trainers | 2 | 1 | 🇬🇹 2.0× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Guatemala or Panama?
Panama has more military aircraft with 40 active aircraft compared to Guatemala's 37, a difference of 3 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Guatemala or Panama?
Guatemala has more combat aircraft with 3 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Panama's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Guatemala or Panama?
Panama operates more military helicopters with 25 compared to Guatemala's 20.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Guatemala or Panama?
Panama has more transport aircraft with 11 compared to Guatemala's 10.