Air Forces comparison: 
Panama vs 
El Salvador
Panama operates 39 active military aircraft vs 45 for El Salvador.
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Key figures as of 2026
| Panama | El Salvador | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Panamanian National Aeronaval Service | Air Force of El Salvador | |
| Active aircraft | 39 | 45 | 🇸🇻 1.2× |
| Aircraft on order | 7 | 1 | 🇵🇦 7.0× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 6 | 🇸🇻 |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 13.3 % | 🇸🇻 |
| Aircraft types in service | 14 | 13 | 🇵🇦 1.1× |
| Main supplier | United States · 67 % | United States · 87 % |
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| Helicopters | 24 | 29 | 🇸🇻 1.2× |
| Transport aircraft | 11 | 5 | 🇵🇦 2.2× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 3 | 2 | 🇵🇦 1.5× |
| Trainers | 1 | 3 | 🇸🇻 3.0× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Panama or El Salvador?
El Salvador has more military aircraft with 45 active aircraft compared to Panama's 39, a difference of 6 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Panama or El Salvador?
El Salvador has more combat aircraft with 6 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 29 compared to Panama's 24.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Panama or El Salvador?
Panama has more transport aircraft with 11 compared to El Salvador's 5.
How do the Panama and El Salvador air forces compare in size?
Panama's air force is 2.2 times larger than El Salvador's in terms of total active aircraft (11 vs 5).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Panama or El Salvador?
Panama has 7 aircraft on order compared to El Salvador's 1.