Air Forces comparison: 
Honduras vs 
Panama
Honduras operates 61 active military aircraft vs 40 for Panama.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Honduras | Panama | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Honduran Air Force | Panamanian National Aeronaval Service | |
| Active aircraft | 61 | 40 | 🇭🇳 1.5× |
| Aircraft on order | 4 | 0 | 🇭🇳 |
| Combat aircraft | 20 | 0 | 🇭🇳 |
| Combat share of fleet | 32.8 % | 0.0 % | 🇭🇳 |
| Aircraft types in service | 15 | 13 | 🇭🇳 1.2× |
| Main supplier | United States · 79 % | United States · 65 % |
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| Helicopters | 15 | 25 | 🇵🇦 1.7× |
| Transport aircraft | 17 | 11 | 🇭🇳 1.5× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 1 | 3 | 🇵🇦 3.0× |
| Trainers | 8 | 1 | 🇭🇳 8.0× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Honduras or Panama?
Honduras has more military aircraft with 61 active aircraft compared to Panama's 40, a difference of 21 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Honduras or Panama?
Honduras has more combat aircraft with 20 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Panama's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Honduras or Panama?
Panama operates more military helicopters with 25 compared to Honduras's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Honduras or Panama?
Honduras has more transport aircraft with 17 compared to Panama's 11.
How do the Honduras and Panama air forces compare in size?
Honduras's air force is 1.5 times larger than Panama's in terms of total active aircraft (17 vs 11).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Honduras or Panama?
Honduras has 4 aircraft on order compared to Panama's 0.