Air Forces comparison: Cuba vs Papua New Guinea
Cuba's air force fields 20 active aircraft — 6.7x Papua New Guinea's 3. The breakdown includes 13 vs 0 helicopters, 4 vs 3 transport aircraft, 3 vs 0 trainers (Cuba vs Papua New Guinea). The Cuba air force is officially the Cuban Revolutionary Air Force, while Papua New Guinea's is the Papua New Guinea Air Wing.
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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Papua New Guinea Air Wing 🇵🇬
| Official Name | Papua New Guinea Air Wing |
| Local Name | Papua New Guinea Defence Force Air Operations Element |
| Active aircraft | 3 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Cuban aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
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0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
13 | |
Training
|
3 | |
Transport
|
4 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Papua New Guinea aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
0 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
3 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Cuban Air Force fleet
Evolution of Papua New Guinea Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Cuba or Papua New Guinea?
Cuba has more military aircraft with 20 active aircraft compared to Papua New Guinea's 3, a difference of 17 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Cuba or Papua New Guinea?
Cuba operates more military helicopters with 13 compared to Papua New Guinea's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Cuba or Papua New Guinea?
Cuba has more transport aircraft with 4 compared to Papua New Guinea's 3.