Air Forces comparison: Mexico vs Colombia
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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Colombian Air Force 🇨🇴
| Official Name | Colombian Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Colombiana |
| Active aircraft | 437 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 32 |
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Mexican aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
4 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
168 | |
Training
|
198 | |
Transport
|
48 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
13 | |
Colombian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
19 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
257 | |
|
Training
|
47 | |
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Transport
|
89 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
25 | |
Evolution of Mexican Air Force fleet
Evolution of Colombian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Mexico or Colombia?
Colombia has more military aircraft with 437 active aircraft compared to Mexico's 431, a difference of 6 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Mexico or Colombia?
Colombia has more combat aircraft with 19 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Mexico's 4.
Which country has more military helicopters, Mexico or Colombia?
Colombia operates more military helicopters with 257 compared to Mexico's 168.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Mexico or Colombia?
Colombia has more transport aircraft with 89 compared to Mexico's 48.
How do the Mexico and Colombia air forces compare in size?
Colombia's air force is 1.9 times larger than Mexico's in terms of total active aircraft (89 vs 48).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Mexico or Colombia?
Colombia has 32 aircraft on order compared to Mexico's 11.