Air Forces comparison: Panama vs United States

United States's air force fields 12,784 active aircraft — 328:1 Panama's 39. The breakdown includes 0 vs 3,101 combat aircraft, 0 vs 147 bombers, 25 vs 5,442 helicopters, 10 vs 1,483 transport aircraft, 1 vs 1,598 trainers (Panama vs United States). Panama has 0 aircraft on order vs 3,432 for United States. The Panama air force is officially the Panamanian National Aeronaval Service, while United States's is the United States Air Force.

Panamanian National Aeronaval Service 🇵🇦

Official Name Panamanian National Aeronaval Service
Local Name Fuerza Aérea Panameña
Active aircraft 39 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Panama air force

United States Air Force 🇺🇸

Official Name United States Air Force
Local Name US Air Force
Active aircraft 12784 as of 2026
Aircraft on order3432
Roundel

Roundel of United States air force

Panamanian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 25
Training Training 1
Transport Transport 10
Other Other 3

United States aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 3101
Bomber Bomber 147
Helicopter Helicopter 5442
Training Training 1598
Transport Transport 1483
Other Other 1013

Evolution of Panamanian Air Force fleet

Evolution of United States Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Panama or United States?
United States has more military aircraft with 12,784 active aircraft compared to Panama's 39, a difference of 12,745 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Panama or United States?
United States has more combat aircraft with 3,101 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Panama's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Panama or United States?
United States operates more military helicopters with 5,442 compared to Panama's 25.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Panama or United States?
United States has more transport aircraft with 1,483 compared to Panama's 10.
How do the Panama and United States air forces compare in size?
United States's air force is 148.3 times larger than Panama's in terms of total active aircraft (1,483 vs 10).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Panama or United States?
United States has 3,432 aircraft on order compared to Panama's 0.