Air Forces comparison: Mexico vs Philippines
Mexico operates 431 active military aircraft vs 246 for Philippines. The breakdown includes 4 vs 0 combat aircraft, 168 vs 152 helicopters, 48 vs 41 transport aircraft, 198 vs 49 trainers (Mexico vs Philippines). Mexico has 11 aircraft on order vs 44 for Philippines.
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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Philippine Air Force 🇵ðŸ‡
| Official Name | Philippine Air Force |
| Local Name | Hukbong Himpapawid ng Pilipinas |
| Active aircraft | 246 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 44 |
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Mexican aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
4 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
168 | |
Training
|
198 | |
Transport
|
48 | |
Other
|
13 | |
Philippine aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
152 | |
|
Training
|
49 | |
|
Transport
|
41 | |
|
Other
|
4 | |
Evolution of Mexican Air Force fleet
Evolution of Philippine Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Mexico or Philippines?
Mexico has more military aircraft with 431 active aircraft compared to Philippines's 246, a difference of 185 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Mexico or Philippines?
Mexico has more combat aircraft with 4 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Philippines's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Mexico or Philippines?
Mexico operates more military helicopters with 168 compared to Philippines's 152.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Mexico or Philippines?
Mexico has more transport aircraft with 48 compared to Philippines's 41.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Mexico or Philippines?
Philippines has 44 aircraft on order compared to Mexico's 11.