Air Forces comparison: El Salvador vs Uruguay
El Salvador operates 51 active military aircraft vs 46 for Uruguay. The breakdown includes 6 vs 4 combat aircraft, 25 vs 15 helicopters, 7 vs 8 transport aircraft, 9 vs 15 trainers (El Salvador vs Uruguay). El Salvador has 0 aircraft on order vs 9 for Uruguay. 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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Uruguayan Air Force 🇺🇾
| Official Name | Uruguayan Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Uruguaya |
| Active aircraft | 46 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 9 |
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Salvadorian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
6 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
25 | |
Training
|
9 | |
Transport
|
7 | |
Other
|
4 | |
Uruguayan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
4 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
15 | |
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Training
|
15 | |
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Transport
|
8 | |
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Other
|
4 | |
Evolution of Salvadorian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Uruguayan Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, El Salvador or Uruguay?
El Salvador has more military aircraft with 51 active aircraft compared to Uruguay's 46, a difference of 5 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, El Salvador or Uruguay?
El Salvador has more combat aircraft with 6 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Uruguay's 4.
Which country has more military helicopters, El Salvador or Uruguay?
El Salvador operates more military helicopters with 25 compared to Uruguay's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, El Salvador or Uruguay?
Uruguay has more transport aircraft with 8 compared to El Salvador's 7.
Which country has more aircraft on order, El Salvador or Uruguay?
Uruguay has 9 aircraft on order compared to El Salvador's 0.