Air Forces comparison: 
Paraguay vs 
Venezuela
Venezuela's air force fields 226 active aircraft — 4.0:1 Paraguay's 56.
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Paraguay
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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
| Paraguay | Venezuela | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Paraguayan Air Force | Venezuelan Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 56 | 226 | 🇻🇪 4.0× |
| Aircraft on order | 0 | 4 | 🇻🇪 |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 54 | 🇻🇪 |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 23.9 % | 🇻🇪 |
| Aircraft types in service | 11 | 29 | 🇻🇪 2.6× |
| Main supplier | United States · 41 % | United States · 28 % |
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| Helicopters | 17 | 74 | 🇻🇪 4.4× |
| Transport aircraft | 12 | 42 | 🇻🇪 3.5× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 3 | 9 | 🇻🇪 3.0× |
| Trainers | 24 | 47 | 🇻🇪 2.0× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Paraguay or Venezuela?
Venezuela has more military aircraft with 226 active aircraft compared to Paraguay's 56, a difference of 170 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Paraguay or Venezuela?
Venezuela has more combat aircraft with 54 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Paraguay's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Paraguay or Venezuela?
Venezuela operates more military helicopters with 74 compared to Paraguay's 17.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Paraguay or Venezuela?
Venezuela has more transport aircraft with 42 compared to Paraguay's 12.
How do the Paraguay and Venezuela air forces compare in size?
Venezuela's air force is 3.5 times larger than Paraguay's in terms of total active aircraft (42 vs 12).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Paraguay or Venezuela?
Venezuela has 4 aircraft on order compared to Paraguay's 0.