Air Forces comparison: Philippines vs Uruguay

Philippines's air force fields 246 active aircraft — 5.3x Uruguay's 46. The breakdown includes 0 vs 4 combat aircraft, 152 vs 15 helicopters, 41 vs 8 transport aircraft, 49 vs 15 trainers (Philippines vs Uruguay). Philippines has 44 aircraft on order vs 9 for Uruguay.

Philippine Air Force 🇵🇭

Official Name Philippine Air Force
Local Name Hukbong Himpapawid ng Pilipinas
Active aircraft 246 as of 2026
Aircraft on order44
Roundel

Roundel of Philippines air force

Uruguayan Air Force 🇺🇾

Official Name Uruguayan Air Force
Local Name Fuerza Aérea Uruguaya
Active aircraft 46 as of 2026
Aircraft on order9
Roundel

Roundel of Uruguay air force

Philippine aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 152
Training Training 49
Transport Transport 41
Other Other 4

Uruguayan aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 4
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 15
Training Training 15
Transport Transport 8
Other Other 4

Evolution of Philippine Air Force fleet

Evolution of Uruguayan Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Philippines or Uruguay?
Philippines has more military aircraft with 246 active aircraft compared to Uruguay's 46, a difference of 200 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Philippines or Uruguay?
Uruguay has more combat aircraft with 4 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Philippines's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Philippines or Uruguay?
Philippines operates more military helicopters with 152 compared to Uruguay's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Philippines or Uruguay?
Philippines has more transport aircraft with 41 compared to Uruguay's 8.
How do the Philippines and Uruguay air forces compare in size?
Philippines's air force is 5.1 times larger than Uruguay's in terms of total active aircraft (41 vs 8).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Philippines or Uruguay?
Philippines has 44 aircraft on order compared to Uruguay's 9.