Air Forces comparison: 
Cuba vs 
Jamaica
Cuba operates 20 active military aircraft vs 18 for Jamaica.
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Cuba
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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
| Cuba | Jamaica | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Cuban Revolutionary Air Force | Jamaica Defence Force | |
| Active aircraft | 20 | 18 | 🇨🇺 1.1× |
| Aircraft on order | 0 | 1 | 🇯🇲 |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 0 | — |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | — |
| Aircraft types in service | 6 | 5 | 🇨🇺 1.2× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 80 % | United States · 89 % |
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| Helicopters | 13 | 15 | 🇯🇲 1.2× |
| Transport aircraft | 4 | 0 | 🇨🇺 |
| Special-mission aircraft | 0 | 1 | 🇯🇲 |
| Trainers | 3 | 2 | 🇨🇺 1.5× |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
Fleet evolution · Cuba
Fleet evolution · Jamaica
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Cuba or Jamaica?
Cuba has more military aircraft with 20 active aircraft compared to Jamaica's 18, a difference of 2 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Cuba or Jamaica?
Jamaica operates more military helicopters with 15 compared to Cuba's 13.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Cuba or Jamaica?
Cuba has more transport aircraft with 4 compared to Jamaica's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Cuba or Jamaica?
Jamaica has 1 aircraft on order compared to Cuba's 0.