Air Forces comparison: Chile vs Cuba
Chile's air force fields 277 active aircraft — 14:1 Cuba's 20. The breakdown includes 59 vs 0 combat aircraft, 87 vs 13 helicopters, 49 vs 4 transport aircraft, 65 vs 3 trainers (Chile vs Cuba). The Cuba air force is officially the Cuban Revolutionary Air Force.
Chilean Air Force 🇨🇱
| Official Name | Chilean Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea de Chile |
| Active aircraft | 277 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Cuban Revolutionary Air Force 🇨🇺
| Official Name | Cuban Revolutionary Air Force |
| Local Name | Defensa Anti-Aérea y Fuerza Aérea Revolucionaria |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Chilean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
59 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
87 | |
Training
|
65 | |
Transport
|
49 | |
Other
|
17 | |
Cuban aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
13 | |
|
Training
|
3 | |
|
Transport
|
4 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Chilean Air Force fleet
Evolution of Cuban Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Chile or Cuba?
Chile has more military aircraft with 277 active aircraft compared to Cuba's 20, a difference of 257 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Chile or Cuba?
Chile has more combat aircraft with 59 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Cuba's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Chile or Cuba?
Chile operates more military helicopters with 87 compared to Cuba's 13.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Chile or Cuba?
Chile has more transport aircraft with 49 compared to Cuba's 4.
How do the Chile and Cuba air forces compare in size?
Chile's air force is 12.2 times larger than Cuba's in terms of total active aircraft (49 vs 4).