Air Forces comparison: 
Guatemala vs 
Nicaragua
Guatemala's air force fields 37 active aircraft — 2.2:1 Nicaragua's 17.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
GuatemalaWorld #100
2.7
AIRS Index / 100
Guatemala leads on 5 of 5 categories
NicaraguaWorld #133
1.5
Guatemala
Nicaragua
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Guatemala | Nicaragua | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Guatemalan Air Force | Nicaraguan Army Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 37 | 17 | 🇬🇹 2.2× |
| Combat aircraft | 3 | 0 | 🇬🇹 |
| Combat share of fleet | 8.1 % | 0.0 % | 🇬🇹 |
| Aircraft types in service | 13 | 5 | 🇬🇹 2.6× |
| Main supplier | United States · 84 % | Ex-USSR · 82 % |
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| Helicopters | 20 | 11 | 🇬🇹 1.8× |
| Transport aircraft | 10 | 4 | 🇬🇹 2.5× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 2 | 1 | 🇬🇹 2.0× |
| Trainers | 2 | 1 | 🇬🇹 2.0× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Guatemala or Nicaragua?
Guatemala has more military aircraft with 37 active aircraft compared to Nicaragua's 17, a difference of 20 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Guatemala or Nicaragua?
Guatemala has more combat aircraft with 3 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Nicaragua's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Guatemala or Nicaragua?
Guatemala operates more military helicopters with 20 compared to Nicaragua's 11.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Guatemala or Nicaragua?
Guatemala has more transport aircraft with 10 compared to Nicaragua's 4.
How do the Guatemala and Nicaragua air forces compare in size?
Guatemala's air force is 2.5 times larger than Nicaragua's in terms of total active aircraft (10 vs 4).