Air Forces comparison: Mexico vs Peru
Mexico operates 431 active military aircraft vs 255 for Peru. The breakdown includes 4 vs 42 combat aircraft, 168 vs 106 helicopters, 48 vs 44 transport aircraft, 198 vs 55 trainers (Mexico vs Peru). Mexico has 11 aircraft on order vs 19 for Peru.
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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Peruvian Air Force 🇵🇪
| Official Name | Peruvian Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea del Perú |
| Active aircraft | 255 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 19 |
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Mexican aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
4 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
168 | |
Training
|
198 | |
Transport
|
48 | |
Other
|
13 | |
Peruvian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
42 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
106 | |
|
Training
|
55 | |
|
Transport
|
44 | |
|
Other
|
7 | |
Evolution of Mexican Air Force fleet
Evolution of Peruvian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Mexico or Peru?
Mexico has more military aircraft with 431 active aircraft compared to Peru's 255, a difference of 176 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Mexico or Peru?
Peru has more combat aircraft with 42 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Mexico's 4.
Which country has more military helicopters, Mexico or Peru?
Mexico operates more military helicopters with 168 compared to Peru's 106.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Mexico or Peru?
Mexico has more transport aircraft with 48 compared to Peru's 44.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Mexico or Peru?
Peru has 19 aircraft on order compared to Mexico's 11.