Air Forces comparison: Portugal vs Venezuela
Venezuela's air force fields 226 active aircraft — 2.6x Portugal's 86. The breakdown includes 25 vs 54 combat aircraft, 22 vs 74 helicopters, 23 vs 42 transport aircraft, 11 vs 47 trainers (Portugal vs Venezuela). Portugal has 3 aircraft on order vs 4 for Venezuela.
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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Venezuelan Air Force 🇻🇪
| Official Name | Venezuelan Air Force |
| Local Name | Aviación Militar Nacional Bolivariana |
| Active aircraft | 226 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 4 |
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Portuguese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
25 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
22 | |
Training
|
11 | |
Transport
|
23 | |
Other
|
5 | |
Venezuelan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
54 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
74 | |
|
Training
|
47 | |
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Transport
|
42 | |
|
Other
|
9 | |
Evolution of Portuguese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Venezuelan Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Portugal or Venezuela?
Venezuela has more military aircraft with 226 active aircraft compared to Portugal's 86, a difference of 140 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Portugal or Venezuela?
Venezuela has more combat aircraft with 54 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Portugal's 25.
Which country has more military helicopters, Portugal or Venezuela?
Venezuela operates more military helicopters with 74 compared to Portugal's 22.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Portugal or Venezuela?
Venezuela has more transport aircraft with 42 compared to Portugal's 23.
How do the Portugal and Venezuela air forces compare in size?
Venezuela's air force is 1.8 times larger than Portugal's in terms of total active aircraft (42 vs 23).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Portugal or Venezuela?
Venezuela has 4 aircraft on order compared to Portugal's 3.