Air Forces comparison: 
Guyana vs 
Venezuela
Venezuela's air force fields 227 active aircraft — 19:1 Guyana's 12.
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Guyana
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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
| Guyana | Venezuela | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Guyana Defence Force Air Command | Venezuelan Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 12 | 227 | 🇻🇪 19× |
| Aircraft on order | 0 | 4 | 🇻🇪 |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 57 | 🇻🇪 |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 25.1 % | 🇻🇪 |
| Aircraft types in service | 9 | 30 | 🇻🇪 3.3× |
| Main supplier | United States · 42 % | United States · 38 % |
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| Helicopters | 4 | 83 | 🇻🇪 21× |
| Transport aircraft | 7 | 46 | 🇻🇪 6.6× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 1 | 12 | 🇻🇪 12× |
| Trainers | 0 | 29 | 🇻🇪 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Guyana or Venezuela?
Venezuela has more military aircraft with 227 active aircraft compared to Guyana's 12, a difference of 215 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Guyana or Venezuela?
Venezuela has more combat aircraft with 57 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Guyana's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Guyana or Venezuela?
Venezuela operates more military helicopters with 83 compared to Guyana's 4.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Guyana or Venezuela?
Venezuela has more transport aircraft with 46 compared to Guyana's 7.
How do the Guyana and Venezuela air forces compare in size?
Venezuela's air force is 18.9 times larger than Guyana's in terms of total active aircraft (227 vs 12).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Guyana or Venezuela?
Venezuela has 4 aircraft on order compared to Guyana's 0.