Air Forces comparison: Guatemala vs 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 | 52 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 1 |
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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 | |
Salvadorian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
15 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
28 | |
|
Training
|
3 | |
|
Transport
|
4 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
2 | |
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 52 active aircraft compared to Guatemala's 36, a difference of 16 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Guatemala or El Salvador?
El Salvador has more combat aircraft with 15 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 28 compared to Guatemala's 21.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Guatemala or El Salvador?
Guatemala has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to El Salvador's 4.
How do the Guatemala and El Salvador air forces compare in size?
Guatemala's air force is 2.2 times larger than El Salvador's in terms of total active aircraft (9 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Guatemala or El Salvador?
El Salvador has 1 aircraft on order compared to Guatemala's 0.