Air Forces comparison: Nicaragua vs Guatemala
Overview
Guatemala's air force fields 36 active aircraft — 2.1x Nicaragua's 17.
The breakdown includes 0 vs 3 combat aircraft, 11 vs 20 helicopters, 4 vs 9 transport aircraft, 1 vs 2 trainers (Nicaragua vs Guatemala).
The Nicaragua air force is officially the Nicaraguan Army Air Force.
Nicaraguan Army Air Force 🇳🇮
| Official Name | Nicaraguan Army Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea de Nicaragua |
| Active aircraft | 17 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Guatemalan Air Force 🇬🇹
| Official Name | Guatemalan Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Guatemalteca |
| Active aircraft | 36 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Nicaraguan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
11 | |
Training
|
1 | |
Transport
|
4 | |
Other
|
1 | |
Guatemalan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
3 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
20 | |
|
Training
|
2 | |
|
Transport
|
9 | |
|
Other
|
2 | |
Evolution of Nicaraguan Air Force fleet
Evolution of Guatemalan Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Nicaragua or Guatemala?
Guatemala has more military aircraft with 36 active aircraft compared to Nicaragua's 17, a difference of 19 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Nicaragua or Guatemala?
Guatemala has more combat aircraft with 3 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Nicaragua's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Nicaragua or Guatemala?
Guatemala operates more military helicopters with 20 compared to Nicaragua's 11.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Nicaragua or Guatemala?
Guatemala has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to Nicaragua's 4.
How do the Nicaragua and Guatemala air forces compare in size?
Guatemala's air force is 2.2 times larger than Nicaragua's in terms of total active aircraft (9 vs 4).