Air Forces comparison: 
Nicaragua vs 
Paraguay
Paraguay's air force fields 56 active aircraft — 3.3:1 Nicaragua's 17.
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Nicaragua
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Nicaragua | Paraguay | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Nicaraguan Army Air Force | Paraguayan Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 17 | 56 | 🇵🇾 3.3× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 0 | — |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | — |
| Aircraft types in service | 5 | 11 | 🇵🇾 2.2× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 82 % | United States · 41 % |
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| Helicopters | 11 | 17 | 🇵🇾 1.5× |
| Transport aircraft | 4 | 12 | 🇵🇾 3.0× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 1 | 3 | 🇵🇾 3.0× |
| Trainers | 1 | 24 | 🇵🇾 24× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Nicaragua or Paraguay?
Paraguay has more military aircraft with 56 active aircraft compared to Nicaragua's 17, a difference of 39 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Nicaragua or Paraguay?
Paraguay operates more military helicopters with 17 compared to Nicaragua's 11.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Nicaragua or Paraguay?
Paraguay has more transport aircraft with 12 compared to Nicaragua's 4.
How do the Nicaragua and Paraguay air forces compare in size?
Paraguay's air force is 3.0 times larger than Nicaragua's in terms of total active aircraft (12 vs 4).