Air Forces comparison: Cuba vs Iraq
Iraq's air force fields 396 active aircraft — 20:1 Cuba's 20. The breakdown includes 0 vs 53 combat aircraft, 13 vs 213 helicopters, 4 vs 24 transport aircraft, 3 vs 99 trainers (Cuba vs Iraq). Cuba has 0 aircraft on order vs 18 for Iraq. 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 order | 0 |
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Iraqi Air Force 🇮🇶
| Official Name | Iraqi Air Force |
| Local Name | القوة الجوية العراقية (Al Quwwa al Jawwiya al ‘Iraqiya) |
| Active aircraft | 396 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 18 |
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Cuban aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
13 | |
Training
|
3 | |
Transport
|
4 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Iraqi aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
53 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
213 | |
|
Training
|
99 | |
|
Transport
|
24 | |
|
Other
|
7 | |
Evolution of Cuban Air Force fleet
Evolution of Iraqi Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Cuba or Iraq?
Iraq has more military aircraft with 396 active aircraft compared to Cuba's 20, a difference of 376 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Cuba or Iraq?
Iraq has more combat aircraft with 53 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Cuba's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Cuba or Iraq?
Iraq operates more military helicopters with 213 compared to Cuba's 13.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Cuba or Iraq?
Iraq has more transport aircraft with 24 compared to Cuba's 4.
How do the Cuba and Iraq air forces compare in size?
Iraq's air force is 6.0 times larger than Cuba's in terms of total active aircraft (24 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Cuba or Iraq?
Iraq has 18 aircraft on order compared to Cuba's 0.