Air Forces comparison: Guatemala vs El Salvador
Guatemala operates 36 active military aircraft vs 51 for El Salvador. The breakdown includes 3 vs 6 combat aircraft, 20 vs 25 helicopters, 9 vs 7 transport aircraft, 2 vs 9 trainers (Guatemala vs El Salvador). The El Salvador air force is officially the Air Force of El Salvador.
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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Air Force of El Salvador 🇸🇻
| Official Name | Air Force of El Salvador |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Salvadoreña |
| Active aircraft | 51 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Guatemalan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
3 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
20 | |
Training
|
2 | |
Transport
|
9 | |
Other
|
2 | |
Salvadorian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
6 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
25 | |
|
Training
|
9 | |
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Transport
|
7 | |
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Other
|
4 | |
Evolution of Guatemalan Air Force fleet
Evolution of Salvadorian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Guatemala or El Salvador?
El Salvador has more military aircraft with 51 active aircraft compared to Guatemala's 36, a difference of 15 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Guatemala or El Salvador?
El Salvador has more combat aircraft with 6 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Guatemala's 3.
Which country has more military helicopters, Guatemala or El Salvador?
El Salvador operates more military helicopters with 25 compared to Guatemala's 20.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Guatemala or El Salvador?
Guatemala has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to El Salvador's 7.