Air Forces comparison: Cuba vs Yemen
Yemen's air force fields 156 active aircraft — 7.8x Cuba's 20. The breakdown includes 0 vs 75 combat aircraft, 13 vs 40 helicopters, 4 vs 13 transport aircraft, 3 vs 28 trainers (Cuba vs Yemen). 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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Yemeni Air Force 🇾🇪
| Official Name | Yemeni Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية والدفاع الجوي اليمنية (Al Quwwat al Jawwiya wal Difa’a al Jawwi al Yamaniya) |
| Active aircraft | 156 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 | |
Yemeni aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
75 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
40 | |
|
Training
|
28 | |
|
Transport
|
13 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Cuban Air Force fleet
Evolution of Yemeni Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Cuba or Yemen?
Yemen has more military aircraft with 156 active aircraft compared to Cuba's 20, a difference of 136 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Cuba or Yemen?
Yemen has more combat aircraft with 75 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Cuba's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Cuba or Yemen?
Yemen operates more military helicopters with 40 compared to Cuba's 13.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Cuba or Yemen?
Yemen has more transport aircraft with 13 compared to Cuba's 4.
How do the Cuba and Yemen air forces compare in size?
Yemen's air force is 3.2 times larger than Cuba's in terms of total active aircraft (13 vs 4).