Air Forces comparison: Cuba vs Nicaragua
Cuba operates 20 active military aircraft vs 17 for Nicaragua. The breakdown includes 13 vs 11 helicopters, 4 vs 4 transport aircraft, 3 vs 1 trainers (Cuba vs Nicaragua). The Cuba air force is officially the Cuban Revolutionary Air Force, while Nicaragua's is the Nicaraguan Army 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 |
| Roundel |
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Nicaraguan Army Air Force 🇳🇮
| Official Name | Nicaraguan Army Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea de Nicaragua |
| Active aircraft | 17 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
| Roundel |
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Cuban aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
13 | |
Training
|
3 | |
Transport
|
4 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Nicaraguan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
11 | |
|
Training
|
1 | |
|
Transport
|
4 | |
|
Other
|
1 | |
Evolution of Cuban Air Force fleet
Evolution of Nicaraguan Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Cuba or Nicaragua?
Cuba has more military aircraft with 20 active aircraft compared to Nicaragua's 17, a difference of 3 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Cuba or Nicaragua?
Cuba operates more military helicopters with 13 compared to Nicaragua's 11.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Cuba or Nicaragua?
Nicaragua has more transport aircraft with 4 compared to Cuba's 4.