Military Helicopters by Country (Americas)

Overview

Military helicopters provide essential capabilities for troop transport, close air support, anti-submarine warfare, and search and rescue operations. This ranking compares nations by their total rotary-wing inventory, including attack helicopters like the AH-64 Apache and transport aircraft like the CH-47 Chinook. Helicopter fleets are crucial for rapid deployment and battlefield mobility.

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🇺🇸 United States
Leading Country
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25
Countries
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Military Helicopters — Top 10 ranking infographic 2026
Military Helicopters — Top 10 ranking infographic 2026
# Country Total
1 🇺🇸 United States 5,442
2 🇨🇴 Colombia 257
3 🇧🇷 Brazil 188
4 🇲🇽 Mexico 168
5 🇨🇦 Canada 146
6 🇵🇪 Peru 106
7 🇦🇷 Argentina 101
8 🇨🇱 Chile 87
9 🇻🇪 Venezuela 74
10 🇪🇨 Ecuador 46
11 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic 36
12 🇧🇴 Bolivia 28
13 🇵🇦 Panama 25
14 🇸🇻 El Salvador 25
15 🇬🇹 Guatemala 20
# Country Total
16 🇵🇾 Paraguay 17
17 🇭🇳 Honduras 15
18 🇺🇾 Uruguay 15
19 🇯🇲 Jamaica 14
20 🇨🇺 Cuba 13
21 🇳🇮 Nicaragua 11
22 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago 4
23 🇬🇾 Guyana 3
24 🇸🇷 Suriname 3
25 🇧🇿 Belize 1