Air Forces comparison: Mexico vs Brazil
Mexico operates 431 active military aircraft vs 502 for Brazil. The breakdown includes 4 vs 65 combat aircraft, 168 vs 188 helicopters, 48 vs 134 transport aircraft, 198 vs 112 trainers (Mexico vs Brazil). Mexico has 11 aircraft on order vs 96 for Brazil.
Mexican Air Force 🇲🇽
| Official Name | Mexican Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Mexicana |
| Active aircraft | 431 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 11 |
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Brazilian Air Force 🇧🇷
| Official Name | Brazilian Air Force |
| Local Name | Força Aérea Brasileira |
| Active aircraft | 502 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 96 |
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Mexican aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
4 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
168 | |
Training
|
198 | |
Transport
|
48 | |
Other
|
13 | |
Brazilian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
65 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
188 | |
|
Training
|
112 | |
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Transport
|
134 | |
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Other
|
3 | |
Evolution of Mexican Air Force fleet
Evolution of Brazilian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Mexico or Brazil?
Brazil has more military aircraft with 502 active aircraft compared to Mexico's 431, a difference of 71 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Mexico or Brazil?
Brazil has more combat aircraft with 65 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Mexico's 4.
Which country has more military helicopters, Mexico or Brazil?
Brazil operates more military helicopters with 188 compared to Mexico's 168.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Mexico or Brazil?
Brazil has more transport aircraft with 134 compared to Mexico's 48.
How do the Mexico and Brazil air forces compare in size?
Brazil's air force is 2.8 times larger than Mexico's in terms of total active aircraft (134 vs 48).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Mexico or Brazil?
Brazil has 96 aircraft on order compared to Mexico's 11.