Air Forces comparison: 
Argentina vs 
Paraguay
Argentina's air force fields 271 active aircraft — 5.2:1 Paraguay's 52.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Argentina
Paraguay
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Argentina | Paraguay | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Argentine Air Force | Paraguayan Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 271 | 52 | 🇦🇷 5.2× |
| Aircraft on order | 33 | 2 | 🇦🇷 16× |
| Combat aircraft | 32 | 4 | 🇦🇷 8.0× |
| Combat share of fleet | 11.8 % | 7.7 % | 🇦🇷 1.5× |
| Aircraft types in service | 36 | 14 | 🇦🇷 2.6× |
| Main supplier | United States · 69 % | United States · 40 % |
Show full breakdown · 4 more rowsHide the 4 extra rows
| Helicopters | 108 | 13 | 🇦🇷 8.3× |
| Transport aircraft | 29 | 12 | 🇦🇷 2.4× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 21 | 3 | 🇦🇷 7.0× |
| Trainers | 80 | 20 | 🇦🇷 4.0× |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
Fleet evolution · Argentina
Fleet evolution · Paraguay
Explore this matchup
Go deeper · same matchup, other lenses
Change opponent
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Argentina or Paraguay?
Argentina has more military aircraft with 271 active aircraft compared to Paraguay's 52, a difference of 219 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Argentina or Paraguay?
Argentina has more combat aircraft with 32 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Paraguay's 4.
Which country has more military helicopters, Argentina or Paraguay?
Argentina operates more military helicopters with 108 compared to Paraguay's 13.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Argentina or Paraguay?
Argentina has more transport aircraft with 29 compared to Paraguay's 12.
How do the Argentina and Paraguay air forces compare in size?
Argentina's air force is 2.4 times larger than Paraguay's in terms of total active aircraft (29 vs 12).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Argentina or Paraguay?
Argentina has 33 aircraft on order compared to Paraguay's 2.