Air Forces comparison: Panama vs Portugal
Portugal's air force fields 86 active aircraft — 2.2x Panama's 39. The breakdown includes 0 vs 25 combat aircraft, 25 vs 22 helicopters, 10 vs 23 transport aircraft, 1 vs 11 trainers (Panama vs Portugal). Panama has 0 aircraft on order vs 3 for Portugal. 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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Portuguese Air Force 🇵🇹
| Official Name | Portuguese Air Force |
| Local Name | Força Aérea Portuguesa |
| Active aircraft | 86 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 3 |
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Panamanian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
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0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
25 | |
Training
|
1 | |
Transport
|
10 | |
Other
|
3 | |
Portuguese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
25 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
22 | |
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Training
|
11 | |
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Transport
|
23 | |
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Other
|
5 | |
Evolution of Panamanian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Portuguese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Panama or Portugal?
Portugal has more military aircraft with 86 active aircraft compared to Panama's 39, a difference of 47 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Panama or Portugal?
Portugal has more combat aircraft with 25 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Panama's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Panama or Portugal?
Panama operates more military helicopters with 25 compared to Portugal's 22.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Panama or Portugal?
Portugal has more transport aircraft with 23 compared to Panama's 10.
How do the Panama and Portugal air forces compare in size?
Portugal's air force is 2.3 times larger than Panama's in terms of total active aircraft (23 vs 10).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Panama or Portugal?
Portugal has 3 aircraft on order compared to Panama's 0.