Air Forces comparison: 
Switzerland vs 
Cyprus
Switzerland's air force fields 148 active aircraft — 11:1 Cyprus's 13.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
SwitzerlandWorld #52
8.0
AIRS Index / 100
Switzerland leads on 6 of 6 categories
CyprusWorld #115
2.1
Switzerland
Cyprus
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
| Switzerland | Cyprus | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Swiss Air Force | Air Command of Cyprus | |
| Active aircraft | 148 | 13 | 🇨🇭 11× |
| Aircraft on order | 39 | 0 | 🇨🇭 |
| Combat aircraft | 49 | 0 | 🇨🇭 |
| Combat share of fleet | 33.1 % | 0.0 % | 🇨🇭 |
| Aircraft types in service | 14 | 3 | 🇨🇭 4.7× |
| Main supplier | United States · 34 % | France · 77 % |
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| Helicopters | 42 | 13 | 🇨🇭 3.2× |
| Transport aircraft | 18 | 0 | 🇨🇭 |
| Special-mission aircraft | 1 | 0 | 🇨🇭 |
| Trainers | 35 | 0 | 🇨🇭 |
| UAVs | 3 | 0 | 🇨🇭 |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
Fleet evolution · Switzerland
Fleet evolution · Cyprus
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Switzerland or Cyprus?
Switzerland has more military aircraft with 148 active aircraft compared to Cyprus's 13, a difference of 135 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 39 aircraft on order compared to Cyprus's 0.