Air Forces comparison: 
Paraguay vs 
El Salvador
Paraguay operates 56 active military aircraft vs 53 for El Salvador.
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Paraguay
El Salvador
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Paraguay | El Salvador | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Paraguayan Air Force | Air Force of El Salvador | |
| Active aircraft | 56 | 53 | 🇵🇾 1.1× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 6 | 🇸🇻 |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 11.3 % | 🇸🇻 |
| Aircraft types in service | 11 | 14 | 🇸🇻 1.3× |
| Main supplier | United States · 41 % | United States · 81 % |
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| Helicopters | 17 | 25 | 🇸🇻 1.5× |
| Transport aircraft | 12 | 9 | 🇵🇾 1.3× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 3 | 4 | 🇸🇻 1.3× |
| Trainers | 24 | 9 | 🇵🇾 2.7× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Paraguay or El Salvador?
Paraguay has more military aircraft with 56 active aircraft compared to El Salvador's 53, a difference of 3 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Paraguay or El Salvador?
El Salvador has more combat aircraft with 6 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Paraguay's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Paraguay or El Salvador?
El Salvador operates more military helicopters with 25 compared to Paraguay's 17.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Paraguay or El Salvador?
Paraguay has more transport aircraft with 12 compared to El Salvador's 9.