Air Forces comparison: Peru vs Brazil
Peru operates 255 active military aircraft vs 502 for Brazil. The breakdown includes 42 vs 65 combat aircraft, 106 vs 188 helicopters, 44 vs 134 transport aircraft, 55 vs 112 trainers (Peru vs Brazil). Peru has 19 aircraft on order vs 96 for Brazil.
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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Brazilian Air Force 🇧🇷
| Official Name | Brazilian Air Force |
| Local Name | Força Aérea Brasileira |
| Active aircraft | 502 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 96 |
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Peruvian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
42 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
106 | |
Training
|
55 | |
Transport
|
44 | |
Other
|
7 | |
Brazilian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
65 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
188 | |
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Training
|
112 | |
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Transport
|
134 | |
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Other
|
3 | |
Evolution of Peruvian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Brazilian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Peru or Brazil?
Brazil has more military aircraft with 502 active aircraft compared to Peru's 255, a difference of 247 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Peru or Brazil?
Brazil has more combat aircraft with 65 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Peru's 42.
Which country has more military helicopters, Peru or Brazil?
Brazil operates more military helicopters with 188 compared to Peru's 106.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Peru or Brazil?
Brazil has more transport aircraft with 134 compared to Peru's 44.
How do the Peru and Brazil air forces compare in size?
Brazil's air force is 3.0 times larger than Peru's in terms of total active aircraft (134 vs 44).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Peru or Brazil?
Brazil has 96 aircraft on order compared to Peru's 19.