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Air Forces comparison: Flag of Uruguay Uruguay vs Flag of Argentina Argentina

Force Profile
Uruguay Argentina
Official name Uruguayan Air Force Argentine Air Force
Local name Fuerza Aérea Uruguaya Fuerza Aérea Argentina
Active aircraft 46 (2026) 241 (2026)
Aircraft on order +9 +57
Roundel Roundel of Uruguay air force Roundel of Argentina air force
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Aircraft by Type

🇺🇾 Uruguayas of 2026
  • Combat 4
  • Helicopter 15
  • Training 15
  • Transport 8
  • Other 4
🇦🇷 Argentinaas of 2026
  • Combat 26
  • Helicopter 101
  • Training 70
  • Transport 22
  • Other 22

Fleet Evolution

🇺🇾 Uruguay
🇦🇷 Argentina

Overview

Argentina's air force fields 241 active aircraft — 5.2:1 Uruguay's 46.

The breakdown includes 4 vs 26 combat aircraft, 15 vs 101 helicopters, 8 vs 22 transport aircraft, 15 vs 70 trainers (Uruguay vs Argentina). Uruguay has 9 aircraft on order vs 57 for Argentina.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Uruguay or Argentina?
Argentina has more military aircraft with 241 active aircraft compared to Uruguay's 46, a difference of 195 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Uruguay or Argentina?
Argentina has more combat aircraft with 26 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Uruguay's 4.
Which country has more military helicopters, Uruguay or Argentina?
Argentina operates more military helicopters with 101 compared to Uruguay's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Uruguay or Argentina?
Argentina has more transport aircraft with 22 compared to Uruguay's 8.
How do the Uruguay and Argentina air forces compare in size?
Argentina's air force is 2.8 times larger than Uruguay's in terms of total active aircraft (22 vs 8).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Uruguay or Argentina?
Argentina has 57 aircraft on order compared to Uruguay's 9.