Air Forces comparison: Panama vs El Salvador
Panamanian National Aeronaval Service 🇵🇦
| Official Name | Panamanian National Aeronaval Service |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Panameña |
| Active aircraft | 38 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Air Force of El Salvador 🇸🇻
| Official Name | Air Force of El Salvador |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Salvadoreña |
| Active aircraft | 52 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 1 |
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Panamanian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
23 | |
Training
|
1 | |
Transport
|
11 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
3 | |
Salvadorian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
15 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
28 | |
|
Training
|
3 | |
|
Transport
|
4 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
2 | |
Evolution of Panamanian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Salvadorian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Panama or El Salvador?
El Salvador has more military aircraft with 52 active aircraft compared to Panama's 38, a difference of 14 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Panama or El Salvador?
El Salvador has more combat aircraft with 15 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Panama's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Panama or El Salvador?
El Salvador operates more military helicopters with 28 compared to Panama's 23.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Panama or El Salvador?
Panama has more transport aircraft with 11 compared to El Salvador's 4.
How do the Panama and El Salvador air forces compare in size?
Panama's air force is 2.8 times larger than El Salvador's in terms of total active aircraft (11 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Panama or El Salvador?
El Salvador has 1 aircraft on order compared to Panama's 0.