Air Forces comparison: Cuba vs Maldives
Cuba's air force fields 20 active aircraft — 5.0x Maldives's 4. The breakdown includes 13 vs 2 helicopters, 4 vs 2 transport aircraft, 3 vs 0 trainers (Cuba vs Maldives). The Cuba air force is officially the Cuban Revolutionary Air Force, while Maldives's is the Coast Guard Aviation Squadron.
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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Coast Guard Aviation Squadron 🇲🇻
| Official Name | Coast Guard Aviation Squadron |
| Local Name | Maldives National Defence Force Air Wing |
| Active aircraft | 4 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
Cuban aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
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0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
13 | |
Training
|
3 | |
Transport
|
4 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Maldivian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
2 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
2 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Cuban Air Force fleet
Evolution of Maldivian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Cuba or Maldives?
Cuba has more military aircraft with 20 active aircraft compared to Maldives's 4, a difference of 16 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Cuba or Maldives?
Cuba operates more military helicopters with 13 compared to Maldives's 2.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Cuba or Maldives?
Cuba has more transport aircraft with 4 compared to Maldives's 2.
How do the Cuba and Maldives air forces compare in size?
Cuba's air force is 2.0 times larger than Maldives's in terms of total active aircraft (4 vs 2).