Air Forces comparison: Switzerland vs Cyprus
Switzerland's air force fields 145 active aircraft — 11:1 Cyprus's 13. The breakdown includes 49 vs 0 combat aircraft, 42 vs 13 helicopters, 18 vs 0 transport aircraft, 35 vs 0 trainers (Switzerland vs Cyprus). Switzerland has 36 aircraft on order vs 0 for Cyprus. The Cyprus air force is officially the Air Command of Cyprus.
Swiss Air Force 🇨🇭
| Official Name | Swiss Air Force |
| Local Name | Schweizer Luftwaffe - Forces aériennes suisses |
| Active aircraft | 145 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 36 |
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Air Command of Cyprus 🇨🇾
| Official Name | Air Command of Cyprus |
| Local Name | Πολεμική Αεροπορία Κύπρου |
| Active aircraft | 13 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
| Roundel |
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Swiss aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
49 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
42 | |
Training
|
35 | |
Transport
|
18 | |
Other
|
1 | |
Cypriot aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
13 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
0 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Swiss Air Force fleet
Evolution of Cypriot Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Switzerland or Cyprus?
Switzerland has more military aircraft with 145 active aircraft compared to Cyprus's 13, a difference of 132 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Switzerland or Cyprus?
Switzerland has more combat aircraft with 49 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Cyprus's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Switzerland or Cyprus?
Switzerland operates more military helicopters with 42 compared to Cyprus's 13.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Switzerland or Cyprus?
Switzerland has more transport aircraft with 18 compared to Cyprus's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Switzerland or Cyprus?
Switzerland has 36 aircraft on order compared to Cyprus's 0.