Air Forces comparison: Cuba vs Turkey

Turkey's air force fields 1,067 active aircraft — 53:1 Cuba's 20. The breakdown includes 0 vs 299 combat aircraft, 13 vs 458 helicopters, 4 vs 90 transport aircraft, 3 vs 201 trainers (Cuba vs Turkey). Cuba has 0 aircraft on order vs 203 for Turkey. 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 order0
Roundel

Roundel of Cuba air force

Turkish Air Force 🇹🇷

Official Name Turkish Air Force
Local Name Hava Kuvvetleri
Active aircraft 1067 as of 2026
Aircraft on order203
Roundel

Roundel of Turkey air force

Cuban aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 13
Training Training 3
Transport Transport 4
Other Other 0

Turkish aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 299
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 458
Training Training 201
Transport Transport 90
Other Other 19

Evolution of Cuban Air Force fleet

Evolution of Turkish Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Cuba or Turkey?
Turkey has more military aircraft with 1,067 active aircraft compared to Cuba's 20, a difference of 1,047 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Cuba or Turkey?
Turkey has more combat aircraft with 299 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Cuba's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Cuba or Turkey?
Turkey operates more military helicopters with 458 compared to Cuba's 13.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Cuba or Turkey?
Turkey has more transport aircraft with 90 compared to Cuba's 4.
How do the Cuba and Turkey air forces compare in size?
Turkey's air force is 22.5 times larger than Cuba's in terms of total active aircraft (90 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Cuba or Turkey?
Turkey has 203 aircraft on order compared to Cuba's 0.