Air Forces comparison: Cuba vs Mexico
Mexico's air force fields 431 active aircraft — 22:1 Cuba's 20. The breakdown includes 0 vs 4 combat aircraft, 13 vs 168 helicopters, 4 vs 48 transport aircraft, 3 vs 198 trainers (Cuba vs Mexico). Cuba has 0 aircraft on order vs 11 for Mexico. 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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Mexican Air Force 🇲🇽
| Official Name | Mexican Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Mexicana |
| Active aircraft | 431 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 11 |
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Cuban aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
13 | |
Training
|
3 | |
Transport
|
4 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Mexican aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
4 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
168 | |
|
Training
|
198 | |
|
Transport
|
48 | |
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Other
|
13 | |
Evolution of Cuban Air Force fleet
Evolution of Mexican Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Cuba or Mexico?
Mexico has more military aircraft with 431 active aircraft compared to Cuba's 20, a difference of 411 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Cuba or Mexico?
Mexico has more combat aircraft with 4 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Cuba's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Cuba or Mexico?
Mexico operates more military helicopters with 168 compared to Cuba's 13.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Cuba or Mexico?
Mexico has more transport aircraft with 48 compared to Cuba's 4.
How do the Cuba and Mexico air forces compare in size?
Mexico's air force is 12.0 times larger than Cuba's in terms of total active aircraft (48 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Cuba or Mexico?
Mexico has 11 aircraft on order compared to Cuba's 0.