Air Forces comparison: 
Guatemala vs 
El Salvador
Guatemala operates 37 active military aircraft vs 53 for El Salvador.
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Guatemala
El Salvador
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Guatemala | El Salvador | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Guatemalan Air Force | Air Force of El Salvador | |
| Active aircraft | 37 | 53 | 🇸🇻 1.4× |
| Combat aircraft | 3 | 6 | 🇸🇻 2.0× |
| Combat share of fleet | 8.1 % | 11.3 % | 🇸🇻 1.4× |
| Aircraft types in service | 14 | 15 | 🇸🇻 1.1× |
| Main supplier | United States · 84 % | United States · 81 % |
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| Helicopters | 20 | 25 | 🇸🇻 1.2× |
| Transport aircraft | 10 | 9 | 🇬🇹 1.1× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 2 | 4 | 🇸🇻 2.0× |
| Trainers | 2 | 9 | 🇸🇻 4.5× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Guatemala or El Salvador?
El Salvador has more military aircraft with 53 active aircraft compared to Guatemala's 37, a difference of 16 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 10 compared to El Salvador's 9.