Air Forces comparison: Mexico vs Venezuela
Mexico operates 431 active military aircraft vs 226 for Venezuela. The breakdown includes 4 vs 54 combat aircraft, 168 vs 74 helicopters, 48 vs 42 transport aircraft, 198 vs 47 trainers (Mexico vs Venezuela). Mexico has 11 aircraft on order vs 4 for Venezuela.
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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Venezuelan Air Force 🇻🇪
| Official Name | Venezuelan Air Force |
| Local Name | Aviación Militar Nacional Bolivariana |
| Active aircraft | 226 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 4 |
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Mexican aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
4 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
168 | |
Training
|
198 | |
Transport
|
48 | |
Other
|
13 | |
Venezuelan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
54 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
74 | |
|
Training
|
47 | |
|
Transport
|
42 | |
|
Other
|
9 | |
Evolution of Mexican Air Force fleet
Evolution of Venezuelan Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Mexico or Venezuela?
Mexico has more military aircraft with 431 active aircraft compared to Venezuela's 226, a difference of 205 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Mexico or Venezuela?
Venezuela has more combat aircraft with 54 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Mexico's 4.
Which country has more military helicopters, Mexico or Venezuela?
Mexico operates more military helicopters with 168 compared to Venezuela's 74.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Mexico or Venezuela?
Mexico has more transport aircraft with 48 compared to Venezuela's 42.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Mexico or Venezuela?
Mexico has 11 aircraft on order compared to Venezuela's 4.