Air Forces comparison: 
Cyprus vs 
Egypt
Egypt's air force fields 1,139 active aircraft — 88:1 Cyprus's 13.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Cyprus | Egypt | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Air Command of Cyprus | Egyptian Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 13 | 1,139 | 🇪🇬 88× |
| Aircraft on order | 0 | 55 | 🇪🇬 |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 557 | 🇪🇬 |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 48.9 % | 🇪🇬 |
| Aircraft types in service | 3 | 32 | 🇪🇬 11× |
| Main supplier | France · 77 % | United States · 31 % |
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| Helicopters | 13 | 348 | 🇪🇬 27× |
| Transport aircraft | 0 | 61 | 🇪🇬 |
| Special-mission aircraft | 0 | 7 | 🇪🇬 |
| Trainers | 0 | 128 | 🇪🇬 |
| UAVs | 0 | 38 | 🇪🇬 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Cyprus or Egypt?
Egypt has more military aircraft with 1,139 active aircraft compared to Cyprus's 13, a difference of 1,126 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Cyprus or Egypt?
Egypt has more combat aircraft with 557 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Cyprus's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Cyprus or Egypt?
Egypt operates more military helicopters with 348 compared to Cyprus's 13.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Cyprus or Egypt?
Egypt has more transport aircraft with 61 compared to Cyprus's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Cyprus or Egypt?
Egypt has 55 aircraft on order compared to Cyprus's 0.