Air Forces comparison: Panama vs Peru
Peru's air force fields 255 active aircraft — 6.5x Panama's 39. The breakdown includes 0 vs 42 combat aircraft, 25 vs 106 helicopters, 10 vs 44 transport aircraft, 1 vs 55 trainers (Panama vs Peru). Panama has 0 aircraft on order vs 19 for Peru. The Panama air force is officially the Panamanian National Aeronaval Service.
Panamanian National Aeronaval Service 🇵🇦
| Official Name | Panamanian National Aeronaval Service |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Panameña |
| Active aircraft | 39 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Peruvian Air Force 🇵🇪
| Official Name | Peruvian Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea del Perú |
| Active aircraft | 255 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 19 |
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Panamanian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
25 | |
Training
|
1 | |
Transport
|
10 | |
Other
|
3 | |
Peruvian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
42 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
106 | |
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Training
|
55 | |
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Transport
|
44 | |
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Other
|
7 | |
Evolution of Panamanian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Peruvian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Panama or Peru?
Peru has more military aircraft with 255 active aircraft compared to Panama's 39, a difference of 216 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Panama or Peru?
Peru has more combat aircraft with 42 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Panama's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Panama or Peru?
Peru operates more military helicopters with 106 compared to Panama's 25.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Panama or Peru?
Peru has more transport aircraft with 44 compared to Panama's 10.
How do the Panama and Peru air forces compare in size?
Peru's air force is 4.4 times larger than Panama's in terms of total active aircraft (44 vs 10).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Panama or Peru?
Peru has 19 aircraft on order compared to Panama's 0.