Air Forces comparison: China vs Cuba
China's air force fields 3,440 active aircraft — 172:1 Cuba's 20. The breakdown includes 1,986 vs 0 combat aircraft, 1,019 vs 13 helicopters, 413 vs 4 transport aircraft, 16 vs 3 trainers (China vs Cuba). China has 130 aircraft on order vs 0 for Cuba. The China air force is officially the People's Liberation Army Air Force, while Cuba's is the Cuban Revolutionary Air Force.
People's Liberation Army Air Force 🇨🇳
| Official Name | People's Liberation Army Air Force |
| Local Name | 空军 (Kōngjūn) |
| Active aircraft | 3440 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 130 |
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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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Chinese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
1986 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
1019 | |
Training
|
16 | |
Transport
|
413 | |
Other
|
6 | |
Cuban aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
13 | |
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Training
|
3 | |
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Transport
|
4 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Chinese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Cuban Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, China or Cuba?
China has more military aircraft with 3,440 active aircraft compared to Cuba's 20, a difference of 3,420 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, China or Cuba?
China has more combat aircraft with 1,986 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Cuba's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, China or Cuba?
China operates more military helicopters with 1,019 compared to Cuba's 13.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, China or Cuba?
China has more transport aircraft with 413 compared to Cuba's 4.
How do the China and Cuba air forces compare in size?
China's air force is 103.2 times larger than Cuba's in terms of total active aircraft (413 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, China or Cuba?
China has 130 aircraft on order compared to Cuba's 0.