Air Forces comparison: Venezuela vs Colombia
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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Colombian Air Force 🇨🇴
| Official Name | Colombian Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Colombiana |
| Active aircraft | 434 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 16 |
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Venezuelan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
54 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
74 | |
Training
|
48 | |
Transport
|
43 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
9 | |
Colombian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
19 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
257 | |
|
Training
|
46 | |
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Transport
|
87 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
25 | |
Evolution of Venezuelan Air Force fleet
Evolution of Colombian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Venezuela or Colombia?
Colombia has more military aircraft with 434 active aircraft compared to Venezuela's 228, a difference of 206 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Venezuela or Colombia?
Venezuela has more combat aircraft with 54 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Colombia's 19.
Which country has more military helicopters, Venezuela or Colombia?
Colombia operates more military helicopters with 257 compared to Venezuela's 74.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Venezuela or Colombia?
Colombia has more transport aircraft with 87 compared to Venezuela's 43.
How do the Venezuela and Colombia air forces compare in size?
Colombia's air force is 2.0 times larger than Venezuela's in terms of total active aircraft (87 vs 43).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Venezuela or Colombia?
Colombia has 16 aircraft on order compared to Venezuela's 4.