Air Forces comparison: 
Guatemala vs 
Paraguay
Guatemala operates 37 active military aircraft vs 56 for Paraguay.
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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 | Paraguay | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Guatemalan Air Force | Paraguayan Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 37 | 56 | 🇵🇾 1.5× |
| Combat aircraft | 3 | 0 | 🇬🇹 |
| Combat share of fleet | 8.1 % | 0.0 % | 🇬🇹 |
| Aircraft types in service | 13 | 11 | 🇬🇹 1.2× |
| Main supplier | United States · 84 % | United States · 41 % |
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| Helicopters | 20 | 17 | 🇬🇹 1.2× |
| Transport aircraft | 10 | 12 | 🇵🇾 1.2× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 2 | 3 | 🇵🇾 1.5× |
| Trainers | 2 | 24 | 🇵🇾 12× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Guatemala or Paraguay?
Paraguay has more military aircraft with 56 active aircraft compared to Guatemala's 37, a difference of 19 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Guatemala or Paraguay?
Guatemala has more combat aircraft with 3 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Paraguay's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Guatemala or Paraguay?
Guatemala operates more military helicopters with 20 compared to Paraguay's 17.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Guatemala or Paraguay?
Paraguay has more transport aircraft with 12 compared to Guatemala's 10.