Air Forces comparison: Puerto Rico vs United States
United States operates 12,784 active military aircraft; Puerto Rico has no recorded inventory. The breakdown includes 0 vs 3,101 combat aircraft, 0 vs 147 bombers, 0 vs 5,442 helicopters, 0 vs 1,483 transport aircraft, 0 vs 1,598 trainers (Puerto Rico vs United States). Puerto Rico has 0 aircraft on order vs 3,432 for United States. The United States air force is officially the United States Air Force.
Puerto Rican Air Force 🇵🇷
| Official Name | Puerto Rican Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 0 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
United States Air Force 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Air Force |
| Local Name | US Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 12784 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 3432 |
| Roundel |
|
Puerto Rican aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
0 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
United States aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
3101 | |
|
Bomber
|
147 | |
|
Helicopter
|
5442 | |
|
Training
|
1598 | |
|
Transport
|
1483 | |
|
Other
|
1013 | |
Evolution of Puerto Rican Air Force fleet
None
Evolution of United States Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Puerto Rico or United States?
United States has more military aircraft with 12,784 active aircraft compared to Puerto Rico's 0, a difference of 12,784 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Puerto Rico or United States?
United States has more combat aircraft with 3,101 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Puerto Rico's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Puerto Rico or United States?
United States operates more military helicopters with 5,442 compared to Puerto Rico's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Puerto Rico or United States?
United States has more transport aircraft with 1,483 compared to Puerto Rico's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Puerto Rico or United States?
United States has 3,432 aircraft on order compared to Puerto Rico's 0.