Air Forces comparison: Peru vs Portugal
Peru's air force fields 255 active aircraft — 3.0x Portugal's 86. The breakdown includes 42 vs 25 combat aircraft, 106 vs 22 helicopters, 44 vs 23 transport aircraft, 55 vs 11 trainers (Peru vs Portugal). Peru has 19 aircraft on order vs 3 for Portugal.
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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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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Peruvian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
42 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
106 | |
Training
|
55 | |
Transport
|
44 | |
Other
|
7 | |
Portuguese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
25 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
22 | |
|
Training
|
11 | |
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Transport
|
23 | |
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Other
|
5 | |
Evolution of Peruvian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Portuguese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Peru or Portugal?
Peru has more military aircraft with 255 active aircraft compared to Portugal's 86, a difference of 169 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Peru or Portugal?
Peru has more combat aircraft with 42 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Portugal's 25.
Which country has more military helicopters, Peru or Portugal?
Peru operates more military helicopters with 106 compared to Portugal's 22.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Peru or Portugal?
Peru has more transport aircraft with 44 compared to Portugal's 23.
How do the Peru and Portugal air forces compare in size?
Peru's air force is 1.9 times larger than Portugal's in terms of total active aircraft (44 vs 23).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Peru or Portugal?
Peru has 19 aircraft on order compared to Portugal's 3.