Air Forces comparison: 
Cuba vs 
Mexico
Mexico's air force fields 431 active aircraft — 22:1 Cuba's 20.
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Cuba
Mexico
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 | Mexico | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Cuban Revolutionary Air Force | Mexican Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 20 | 431 | 🇲🇽 22× |
| Aircraft on order | 0 | 11 | 🇲🇽 |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 4 | 🇲🇽 |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 0.9 % | 🇲🇽 |
| Aircraft types in service | 6 | 37 | 🇲🇽 6.2× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 80 % | United States · 48 % |
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| Helicopters | 13 | 168 | 🇲🇽 13× |
| Transport aircraft | 4 | 48 | 🇲🇽 12× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 0 | 13 | 🇲🇽 |
| Trainers | 3 | 198 | 🇲🇽 66× |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
Fleet evolution · Cuba
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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.