Air Forces comparison: Cyprus vs France
France's air force fields 988 active aircraft — 76:1 Cyprus's 13. The breakdown includes 0 vs 289 combat aircraft, 13 vs 454 helicopters, 0 vs 142 transport aircraft, 0 vs 44 trainers (Cyprus vs France). Cyprus has 0 aircraft on order vs 301 for France. The Cyprus air force is officially the Air Command of Cyprus, while France's is the French Air and Space Force.
Air Command of Cyprus 🇨🇾
| Official Name | Air Command of Cyprus |
| Local Name | Πολεμική Αεροπορία Κύπρου |
| Active aircraft | 13 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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French Air and Space Force 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Air and Space Force |
| Local Name | Armée de l'air et de l'Espace |
| Active aircraft | 988 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 301 |
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Cypriot aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
13 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
French aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
289 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
454 | |
|
Training
|
44 | |
|
Transport
|
142 | |
|
Other
|
59 | |
Evolution of Cypriot Air Force fleet
Evolution of French Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Cyprus or France?
France has more military aircraft with 988 active aircraft compared to Cyprus's 13, a difference of 975 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Cyprus or France?
France has more combat aircraft with 289 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Cyprus's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Cyprus or France?
France operates more military helicopters with 454 compared to Cyprus's 13.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Cyprus or France?
France has more transport aircraft with 142 compared to Cyprus's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Cyprus or France?
France has 301 aircraft on order compared to Cyprus's 0.