Air Forces comparison: 
Cuba vs 
Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic's air force fields 77 active aircraft — 3.9:1 Cuba's 20.
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CubaWorld #130
1.6
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Dominican Republic leads on 5 of 5 categories
Dominican RepublicWorld #95
3.1
Cuba
Dominican Republic
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
| Cuba | Dominican Republic | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Cuban Revolutionary Air Force | Dominican Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 20 | 77 | 🇩🇴 3.9× |
| Aircraft on order | 0 | 9 | 🇩🇴 |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 8 | 🇩🇴 |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 10.4 % | 🇩🇴 |
| Aircraft types in service | 6 | 20 | 🇩🇴 3.3× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 80 % | United States · 68 % |
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| Helicopters | 13 | 36 | 🇩🇴 2.8× |
| Transport aircraft | 4 | 12 | 🇩🇴 3.0× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 0 | 1 | 🇩🇴 |
| Trainers | 3 | 20 | 🇩🇴 6.7× |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Cuba or Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic has more military aircraft with 77 active aircraft compared to Cuba's 20, a difference of 57 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Cuba or Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic has more combat aircraft with 8 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Cuba's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Cuba or Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic operates more military helicopters with 36 compared to Cuba's 13.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Cuba or Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic has more transport aircraft with 12 compared to Cuba's 4.
How do the Cuba and Dominican Republic air forces compare in size?
Dominican Republic's air force is 3.0 times larger than Cuba's in terms of total active aircraft (12 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Cuba or Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic has 9 aircraft on order compared to Cuba's 0.