Air Forces comparison: 
Chile vs 
Cuba
Chile's air force fields 277 active aircraft — 14:1 Cuba's 20.
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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
| Chile | Cuba | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Chilean Air Force | Cuban Revolutionary Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 277 | 20 | 🇨🇱 14× |
| Combat aircraft | 81 | 0 | 🇨🇱 |
| Combat share of fleet | 29.2 % | 0.0 % | 🇨🇱 |
| Aircraft types in service | 31 | 6 | 🇨🇱 5.2× |
| Main supplier | United States · 47 % | Ex-USSR · 80 % |
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| Helicopters | 87 | 13 | 🇨🇱 6.7× |
| Transport aircraft | 49 | 4 | 🇨🇱 12× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 17 | 0 | 🇨🇱 |
| Trainers | 43 | 3 | 🇨🇱 14× |
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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 81 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).