Air Forces comparison: Peru vs El Salvador
Peru's air force fields 255 active aircraft — 5.0x El Salvador's 51. The breakdown includes 42 vs 6 combat aircraft, 106 vs 25 helicopters, 44 vs 7 transport aircraft, 55 vs 9 trainers (Peru vs El Salvador). Peru has 19 aircraft on order vs 0 for El Salvador. The El Salvador air force is officially the Air Force of El Salvador.
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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Air Force of El Salvador 🇸🇻
| Official Name | Air Force of El Salvador |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Salvadoreña |
| Active aircraft | 51 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Peruvian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
42 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
106 | |
Training
|
55 | |
Transport
|
44 | |
Other
|
7 | |
Salvadorian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
6 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
25 | |
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Training
|
9 | |
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Transport
|
7 | |
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Other
|
4 | |
Evolution of Peruvian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Salvadorian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Peru or El Salvador?
Peru has more military aircraft with 255 active aircraft compared to El Salvador's 51, a difference of 204 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Peru or El Salvador?
Peru has more combat aircraft with 42 fighters and attack aircraft compared to El Salvador's 6.
Which country has more military helicopters, Peru or El Salvador?
Peru operates more military helicopters with 106 compared to El Salvador's 25.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Peru or El Salvador?
Peru has more transport aircraft with 44 compared to El Salvador's 7.
How do the Peru and El Salvador air forces compare in size?
Peru's air force is 6.3 times larger than El Salvador's in terms of total active aircraft (44 vs 7).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Peru or El Salvador?
Peru has 19 aircraft on order compared to El Salvador's 0.