Air Forces comparison: Lesotho vs Uruguay

Uruguay's air force fields 46 active aircraft — 5.1x Lesotho's 9. The breakdown includes 0 vs 4 combat aircraft, 6 vs 15 helicopters, 3 vs 8 transport aircraft, 0 vs 15 trainers (Lesotho vs Uruguay). Lesotho has 0 aircraft on order vs 9 for Uruguay. The Lesotho air force is officially the Lesotho Defence Force – Air Squadron.

Lesotho Defence Force – Air Squadron 🇱🇸

Official Name Lesotho Defence Force – Air Squadron
Local Name Lesotho Defence Force Air Wing
Active aircraft 9 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Lesotho air force

Uruguayan Air Force 🇺🇾

Official Name Uruguayan Air Force
Local Name Fuerza Aérea Uruguaya
Active aircraft 46 as of 2026
Aircraft on order9
Roundel

Roundel of Uruguay air force

Lesotho aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 6
Training Training 0
Transport Transport 3
Other Other 0

Uruguayan aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 4
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 15
Training Training 15
Transport Transport 8
Other Other 4

Evolution of Lesotho Air Force fleet

Evolution of Uruguayan Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Lesotho or Uruguay?
Uruguay has more military aircraft with 46 active aircraft compared to Lesotho's 9, a difference of 37 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Lesotho or Uruguay?
Uruguay has more combat aircraft with 4 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Lesotho's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Lesotho or Uruguay?
Uruguay operates more military helicopters with 15 compared to Lesotho's 6.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Lesotho or Uruguay?
Uruguay has more transport aircraft with 8 compared to Lesotho's 3.
How do the Lesotho and Uruguay air forces compare in size?
Uruguay's air force is 2.7 times larger than Lesotho's in terms of total active aircraft (8 vs 3).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Lesotho or Uruguay?
Uruguay has 9 aircraft on order compared to Lesotho's 0.