Air Forces comparison: 
Uruguay vs 
Venezuela
Venezuela's air force fields 220 active aircraft — 5.5:1 Uruguay's 40.
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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
| Uruguay | Venezuela | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Uruguayan Air Force | Venezuelan Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 40 | 220 | 🇻🇪 5.5× |
| Aircraft on order | 8 | 4 | 🇺🇾 2.0× |
| Combat aircraft | 6 | 48 | 🇻🇪 8.0× |
| Combat share of fleet | 15.0 % | 21.8 % | 🇻🇪 1.5× |
| Aircraft types in service | 13 | 28 | 🇻🇪 2.2× |
| Main supplier | United States · 45 % | United States · 27 % |
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| Helicopters | 9 | 74 | 🇻🇪 8.2× |
| Transport aircraft | 7 | 42 | 🇻🇪 6.0× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 4 | 9 | 🇻🇪 2.2× |
| Trainers | 14 | 47 | 🇻🇪 3.4× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Uruguay or Venezuela?
Venezuela has more military aircraft with 220 active aircraft compared to Uruguay's 40, a difference of 180 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Uruguay or Venezuela?
Venezuela has more combat aircraft with 48 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Uruguay's 6.
Which country has more military helicopters, Uruguay or Venezuela?
Venezuela operates more military helicopters with 74 compared to Uruguay's 9.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Uruguay or Venezuela?
Venezuela has more transport aircraft with 42 compared to Uruguay's 7.
How do the Uruguay and Venezuela air forces compare in size?
Venezuela's air force is 5.5 times larger than Uruguay's in terms of total active aircraft (220 vs 40).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Uruguay or Venezuela?
Uruguay has 8 aircraft on order compared to Venezuela's 4.