Transport Aircraft by Country (Americas)

Overview

Military transport aircraft enable the rapid deployment of troops, equipment, and supplies across vast distances. A nation’s airlift capacity directly impacts its ability to project power and respond to crises worldwide. This ranking compares countries by their fleet of cargo aircraft, from tactical transports to strategic heavy-lifters like the C-17 Globemaster.

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🇺🇸 United States
Leading Country
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25
Countries
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Transport Aircraft — Top 10 ranking infographic 2026
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# Country Total
1 🇺🇸 United States 1,483
2 🇧🇷 Brazil 134
3 🇨🇴 Colombia 89
4 🇨🇱 Chile 49
5 🇲🇽 Mexico 48
6 🇨🇦 Canada 46
7 🇵🇪 Peru 44
8 🇻🇪 Venezuela 42
9 🇦🇷 Argentina 22
10 🇪🇨 Ecuador 22
11 🇧🇴 Bolivia 13
12 🇭🇳 Honduras 13
13 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic 12
14 🇵🇦 Panama 10
15 🇬🇹 Guatemala 9
# Country Total
16 🇵🇾 Paraguay 9
17 🇺🇾 Uruguay 8
18 🇬🇾 Guyana 7
19 🇸🇻 El Salvador 7
20 🇨🇺 Cuba 4
21 🇳🇮 Nicaragua 4
22 🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda 2
23 🇧🇸 Bahamas 2
24 🇧🇿 Belize 2
25 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago 2