Air Forces comparison: El Salvador vs Honduras
El Salvador operates 51 active military aircraft vs 57 for Honduras. The breakdown includes 6 vs 20 combat aircraft, 25 vs 15 helicopters, 7 vs 13 transport aircraft, 9 vs 8 trainers (El Salvador vs Honduras). El Salvador has 0 aircraft on order vs 4 for Honduras. 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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Honduran Air Force 🇭🇳
| Official Name | Honduran Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Hondureña |
| Active aircraft | 57 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 4 |
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Salvadorian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
6 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
25 | |
Training
|
9 | |
Transport
|
7 | |
Other
|
4 | |
Honduran aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
20 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
15 | |
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Training
|
8 | |
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Transport
|
13 | |
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Other
|
1 | |
Evolution of Salvadorian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Honduran Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, El Salvador or Honduras?
Honduras has more military aircraft with 57 active aircraft compared to El Salvador's 51, a difference of 6 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, El Salvador or Honduras?
Honduras has more combat aircraft with 20 fighters and attack aircraft compared to El Salvador's 6.
Which country has more military helicopters, El Salvador or Honduras?
El Salvador operates more military helicopters with 25 compared to Honduras's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, El Salvador or Honduras?
Honduras has more transport aircraft with 13 compared to El Salvador's 7.
How do the El Salvador and Honduras air forces compare in size?
Honduras's air force is 1.9 times larger than El Salvador's in terms of total active aircraft (13 vs 7).
Which country has more aircraft on order, El Salvador or Honduras?
Honduras has 4 aircraft on order compared to El Salvador's 0.