Air Forces comparison: 
Bolivia vs 
Paraguay
Bolivia operates 71 active military aircraft vs 52 for Paraguay.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Bolivia
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
| Bolivia | Paraguay | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Bolivian Air Force | Paraguayan Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 71 | 52 | 🇧🇴 1.4× |
| Aircraft on order | 0 | 2 | 🇵🇾 |
| Combat aircraft | 4 | 4 | — |
| Combat share of fleet | 5.6 % | 7.7 % | 🇵🇾 1.4× |
| Aircraft types in service | 20 | 14 | 🇧🇴 1.4× |
| Main supplier | United States · 45 % | United States · 40 % |
Show full breakdown · 4 more rowsHide the 4 extra rows
| Helicopters | 28 | 13 | 🇧🇴 2.2× |
| Transport aircraft | 17 | 12 | 🇧🇴 1.4× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 6 | 3 | 🇧🇴 2.0× |
| Trainers | 16 | 20 | 🇵🇾 1.2× |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
Fleet evolution · Bolivia
Fleet evolution · Paraguay
Explore this matchup
Go deeper · same matchup, other lenses
Change opponent
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Bolivia or Paraguay?
Bolivia has more military aircraft with 71 active aircraft compared to Paraguay's 52, a difference of 19 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Bolivia or Paraguay?
Paraguay has more combat aircraft with 4 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Bolivia's 4.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bolivia or Paraguay?
Bolivia operates more military helicopters with 28 compared to Paraguay's 13.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bolivia or Paraguay?
Bolivia has more transport aircraft with 17 compared to Paraguay's 12.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Bolivia or Paraguay?
Paraguay has 2 aircraft on order compared to Bolivia's 0.