Air Forces comparison: 
Honduras vs 
Nicaragua
Aircraft by Type
🇭🇳 Hondurasas of 2026
🇳🇮 Nicaraguaas of 2026
Fleet Evolution
🇭🇳 Honduras
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
Overview
Honduras's air force fields 61 active aircraft — 3.6x Nicaragua's 17.
The breakdown includes 20 vs 0 combat aircraft, 15 vs 11 helicopters, 17 vs 4 transport aircraft, 8 vs 1 trainers (Honduras vs Nicaragua). Honduras has 4 aircraft on order vs 0 for Nicaragua.
The Nicaragua air force is officially the Nicaraguan Army Air Force.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Honduras or Nicaragua?
Honduras has more military aircraft with 61 active aircraft compared to Nicaragua's 17, a difference of 44 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Honduras or Nicaragua?
Honduras has more combat aircraft with 20 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Nicaragua's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Honduras or Nicaragua?
Honduras operates more military helicopters with 15 compared to Nicaragua's 11.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Honduras or Nicaragua?
Honduras has more transport aircraft with 17 compared to Nicaragua's 4.
How do the Honduras and Nicaragua air forces compare in size?
Honduras's air force is 4.2 times larger than Nicaragua's in terms of total active aircraft (17 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Honduras or Nicaragua?
Honduras has 4 aircraft on order compared to Nicaragua's 0.