Air Forces comparison: Cuba vs Jamaica
Overview
Cuba operates 20 active military aircraft vs 17 for Jamaica.
The breakdown includes 13 vs 14 helicopters, 4 vs 0 transport aircraft, 3 vs 2 trainers (Cuba vs Jamaica). Cuba has 0 aircraft on order vs 2 for Jamaica.
The Cuba air force is officially the Cuban Revolutionary Air Force, while Jamaica's is the Jamaica Defence 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 |
| Roundel |
|
Jamaica Defence Force 🇯🇲
| Official Name | Jamaica Defence Force |
| Local Name | Jamaica Defence Force Air Wing |
| Active aircraft | 17 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
| Roundel |
|
Cuban aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
13 | |
Training
|
3 | |
Transport
|
4 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Jamaican aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
14 | |
|
Training
|
2 | |
|
Transport
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
1 | |
Evolution of Cuban Air Force fleet
Evolution of Jamaican Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
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 17, a difference of 3 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Cuba or Jamaica?
Jamaica operates more military helicopters with 14 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 2 aircraft on order compared to Cuba's 0.