Air Forces comparison: Cuba vs Nigeria
Nigeria's air force fields 164 active aircraft — 8.2x Cuba's 20. The breakdown includes 0 vs 24 combat aircraft, 13 vs 73 helicopters, 4 vs 20 transport aircraft, 3 vs 39 trainers (Cuba vs Nigeria). Cuba has 0 aircraft on order vs 75 for Nigeria. 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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Nigerian Air Force 🇳🇬
| Official Name | Nigerian Air Force |
| Local Name | Nigerian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 164 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 75 |
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Cuban aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
13 | |
Training
|
3 | |
Transport
|
4 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Nigerian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
24 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
73 | |
|
Training
|
39 | |
|
Transport
|
20 | |
|
Other
|
8 | |
Evolution of Cuban Air Force fleet
Evolution of Nigerian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Cuba or Nigeria?
Nigeria has more military aircraft with 164 active aircraft compared to Cuba's 20, a difference of 144 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Cuba or Nigeria?
Nigeria has more combat aircraft with 24 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Cuba's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Cuba or Nigeria?
Nigeria operates more military helicopters with 73 compared to Cuba's 13.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Cuba or Nigeria?
Nigeria has more transport aircraft with 20 compared to Cuba's 4.
How do the Cuba and Nigeria air forces compare in size?
Nigeria's air force is 5.0 times larger than Cuba's in terms of total active aircraft (20 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Cuba or Nigeria?
Nigeria has 75 aircraft on order compared to Cuba's 0.