Air Forces comparison: El Salvador vs Guatemala
El Salvador operates 51 active military aircraft vs 36 for Guatemala. The breakdown includes 6 vs 3 combat aircraft, 25 vs 20 helicopters, 7 vs 9 transport aircraft, 9 vs 2 trainers (El Salvador vs Guatemala). The El Salvador air force is officially the Air Force of El Salvador.
Air Force of El Salvador 🇸🇻
| Official Name | Air Force of El Salvador |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Salvadoreña |
| Active aircraft | 51 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Guatemalan Air Force 🇬🇹
| Official Name | Guatemalan Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Guatemalteca |
| Active aircraft | 36 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Salvadorian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
6 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
25 | |
Training
|
9 | |
Transport
|
7 | |
Other
|
4 | |
Guatemalan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
3 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
20 | |
|
Training
|
2 | |
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Transport
|
9 | |
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Other
|
2 | |
Evolution of Salvadorian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Guatemalan Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, El Salvador or Guatemala?
El Salvador has more military aircraft with 51 active aircraft compared to Guatemala's 36, a difference of 15 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, El Salvador or Guatemala?
El Salvador has more combat aircraft with 6 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Guatemala's 3.
Which country has more military helicopters, El Salvador or Guatemala?
El Salvador operates more military helicopters with 25 compared to Guatemala's 20.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, El Salvador or Guatemala?
Guatemala has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to El Salvador's 7.