Air Forces comparison: Mexico vs Portugal
Mexico's air force fields 431 active aircraft — 5.0x Portugal's 86. The breakdown includes 4 vs 25 combat aircraft, 168 vs 22 helicopters, 48 vs 23 transport aircraft, 198 vs 11 trainers (Mexico vs Portugal). Mexico has 11 aircraft on order vs 3 for Portugal.
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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Portuguese Air Force 🇵🇹
| Official Name | Portuguese Air Force |
| Local Name | Força Aérea Portuguesa |
| Active aircraft | 86 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 3 |
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Mexican aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
4 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
168 | |
Training
|
198 | |
Transport
|
48 | |
Other
|
13 | |
Portuguese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
25 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
22 | |
|
Training
|
11 | |
|
Transport
|
23 | |
|
Other
|
5 | |
Evolution of Mexican Air Force fleet
Evolution of Portuguese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Mexico or Portugal?
Mexico has more military aircraft with 431 active aircraft compared to Portugal's 86, a difference of 345 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Mexico or Portugal?
Portugal has more combat aircraft with 25 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Mexico's 4.
Which country has more military helicopters, Mexico or Portugal?
Mexico operates more military helicopters with 168 compared to Portugal's 22.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Mexico or Portugal?
Mexico has more transport aircraft with 48 compared to Portugal's 23.
How do the Mexico and Portugal air forces compare in size?
Mexico's air force is 2.1 times larger than Portugal's in terms of total active aircraft (48 vs 23).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Mexico or Portugal?
Mexico has 11 aircraft on order compared to Portugal's 3.