Air Forces comparison: 
Argentina vs 
Cuba
Argentina's air force fields 247 active aircraft — 12:1 Cuba's 20.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Argentina
Cuba
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
| Argentina | Cuba | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Argentine Air Force | Cuban Revolutionary Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 247 | 20 | 🇦🇷 12× |
| Aircraft on order | 51 | 0 | 🇦🇷 |
| Combat aircraft | 32 | 0 | 🇦🇷 |
| Combat share of fleet | 13.0 % | 0.0 % | 🇦🇷 |
| Aircraft types in service | 31 | 6 | 🇦🇷 5.2× |
| Main supplier | United States · 73 % | Ex-USSR · 80 % |
Show full breakdown · 4 more rowsHide the 4 extra rows
| Helicopters | 101 | 13 | 🇦🇷 7.8× |
| Transport aircraft | 22 | 4 | 🇦🇷 5.5× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 22 | 0 | 🇦🇷 |
| Trainers | 70 | 3 | 🇦🇷 23× |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
Fleet evolution · Argentina
Fleet evolution · Cuba
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Argentina or Cuba?
Argentina has more military aircraft with 247 active aircraft compared to Cuba's 20, a difference of 227 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Argentina or Cuba?
Argentina has more combat aircraft with 32 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Cuba's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Argentina or Cuba?
Argentina operates more military helicopters with 101 compared to Cuba's 13.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Argentina or Cuba?
Argentina has more transport aircraft with 22 compared to Cuba's 4.
How do the Argentina and Cuba air forces compare in size?
Argentina's air force is 5.5 times larger than Cuba's in terms of total active aircraft (22 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Argentina or Cuba?
Argentina has 51 aircraft on order compared to Cuba's 0.