Air Forces comparison: Bahamas vs Dominican Republic
Overview
Dominican Republic's air force fields 77 active aircraft — 38:1 Bahamas's 2.
The breakdown includes 0 vs 36 helicopters, 2 vs 12 transport aircraft, 0 vs 28 trainers (Bahamas vs Dominican Republic). Bahamas has 1 aircraft on order vs 9 for Dominican Republic.
The Bahamas air force is officially the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Air Wing.
Royal Bahamas Defence Force Air Wing 🇧🇸
| Official Name | Royal Bahamas Defence Force Air Wing |
| Active aircraft | 2 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 1 |
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Dominican Air Force 🇩🇴
| Official Name | Dominican Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea de República Dominicana |
| Active aircraft | 77 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 9 |
| Roundel |
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Bahamian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
0 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
2 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Dominican aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
36 | |
|
Training
|
28 | |
|
Transport
|
12 | |
|
Other
|
1 | |
Evolution of Bahamian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Dominican Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Bahamas or Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic has more military aircraft with 77 active aircraft compared to Bahamas's 2, a difference of 75 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bahamas or Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic operates more military helicopters with 36 compared to Bahamas's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bahamas or Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic has more transport aircraft with 12 compared to Bahamas's 2.
How do the Bahamas and Dominican Republic air forces compare in size?
Dominican Republic's air force is 6.0 times larger than Bahamas's in terms of total active aircraft (12 vs 2).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Bahamas or Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic has 9 aircraft on order compared to Bahamas's 1.