Air Forces comparison: Cuba vs Ecuador

Ecuador's air force fields 105 active aircraft — 5.2x Cuba's 20. The breakdown includes 13 vs 46 helicopters, 4 vs 22 transport aircraft, 3 vs 28 trainers (Cuba vs Ecuador). Cuba has 0 aircraft on order vs 2 for Ecuador. The Cuba air force is officially the Cuban Revolutionary Air Force.

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 order0
Roundel

Roundel of Cuba air force

Ecuadorian Air Force 🇪🇨

Official Name Ecuadorian Air Force
Local Name Fuerza Aérea Ecuatoriana
Active aircraft 105 as of 2026
Aircraft on order2
Roundel

Roundel of Ecuador air force

Cuban aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 13
Training Training 3
Transport Transport 4
Other Other 0

Ecuadorian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 46
Training Training 28
Transport Transport 22
Other Other 9

Evolution of Cuban Air Force fleet

Evolution of Ecuadorian Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Cuba or Ecuador?
Ecuador has more military aircraft with 105 active aircraft compared to Cuba's 20, a difference of 85 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Cuba or Ecuador?
Ecuador operates more military helicopters with 46 compared to Cuba's 13.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Cuba or Ecuador?
Ecuador has more transport aircraft with 22 compared to Cuba's 4.
How do the Cuba and Ecuador air forces compare in size?
Ecuador's air force is 5.5 times larger than Cuba's in terms of total active aircraft (22 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Cuba or Ecuador?
Ecuador has 2 aircraft on order compared to Cuba's 0.