Air Forces comparison: United States vs Venezuela
United States Air Force 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Air Force |
| Local Name | US Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 13043 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 3435 |
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Venezuelan Air Force 🇻🇪
| Official Name | Venezuelan Air Force |
| Local Name | Aviación Militar Nacional Bolivariana |
| Active aircraft | 228 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 4 |
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United States aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
3308 | |
Bomber
|
135 | |
Helicopter
|
5496 | |
Training
|
1566 | |
Transport
|
1522 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
1016 | |
Venezuelan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
54 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
74 | |
|
Training
|
48 | |
|
Transport
|
43 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
9 | |
Evolution of United States Air Force fleet
Evolution of Venezuelan Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, United States or Venezuela?
United States has more military aircraft with 13,043 active aircraft compared to Venezuela's 228, a difference of 12,815 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, United States or Venezuela?
United States has more combat aircraft with 3,308 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Venezuela's 54.
Which country has more military helicopters, United States or Venezuela?
United States operates more military helicopters with 5,496 compared to Venezuela's 74.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, United States or Venezuela?
United States has more transport aircraft with 1,522 compared to Venezuela's 43.
How do the United States and Venezuela air forces compare in size?
United States's air force is 35.4 times larger than Venezuela's in terms of total active aircraft (1,522 vs 43).
Which country has more aircraft on order, United States or Venezuela?
United States has 3,435 aircraft on order compared to Venezuela's 4.