Air Forces comparison: Mexico vs United States
Overview
United States's air force fields 12,784 active aircraft — 30:1 Mexico's 431.
The breakdown includes 4 vs 3,101 combat aircraft, 0 vs 147 bombers, 168 vs 5,442 helicopters, 48 vs 1,483 transport aircraft, 198 vs 1,598 trainers (Mexico vs United States). Mexico has 11 aircraft on order vs 3,432 for United States.
The United States air force is officially the United States Air Force.
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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United States Air Force 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Air Force |
| Local Name | US Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 12784 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 3432 |
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Mexican aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
4 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
168 | |
Training
|
198 | |
Transport
|
48 | |
Other
|
13 | |
United States aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
3101 | |
|
Bomber
|
147 | |
|
Helicopter
|
5442 | |
|
Training
|
1598 | |
|
Transport
|
1483 | |
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Other
|
1013 | |
Evolution of Mexican Air Force fleet
Evolution of United States Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Mexico or United States?
United States has more military aircraft with 12,784 active aircraft compared to Mexico's 431, a difference of 12,353 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Mexico or United States?
United States has more combat aircraft with 3,101 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Mexico's 4.
Which country has more military helicopters, Mexico or United States?
United States operates more military helicopters with 5,442 compared to Mexico's 168.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Mexico or United States?
United States has more transport aircraft with 1,483 compared to Mexico's 48.
How do the Mexico and United States air forces compare in size?
United States's air force is 30.9 times larger than Mexico's in terms of total active aircraft (1,483 vs 48).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Mexico or United States?
United States has 3,432 aircraft on order compared to Mexico's 11.