Air Forces comparison: 
Cyprus vs 
United Kingdom
United Kingdom's air force fields 712 active aircraft — 34:1 Cyprus's 21.
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CyprusWorld #116
2.2
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United Kingdom leads on 6 of 6 categories
United KingdomWorld #13
23.2
Cyprus
United Kingdom
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 | United Kingdom | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Air Command of Cyprus | Royal Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 21 | 712 | 🇬🇧 34× |
| Aircraft on order | 1 | 73 | 🇬🇧 73× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 158 | 🇬🇧 |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 22.2 % | 🇬🇧 |
| Aircraft types in service | 7 | 23 | 🇬🇧 3.3× |
| Main supplier | France · 43 % | United Kingdom · 28 % |
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| Helicopters | 14 | 254 | 🇬🇧 18× |
| Transport aircraft | 1 | 51 | 🇬🇧 51× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 0 | 23 | 🇬🇧 |
| Trainers | 0 | 173 | 🇬🇧 |
| UAVs | 6 | 53 | 🇬🇧 8.8× |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
Fleet evolution · Cyprus
Fleet evolution · United Kingdom
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Cyprus or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more military aircraft with 712 active aircraft compared to Cyprus's 21, a difference of 691 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Cyprus or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more combat aircraft with 158 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Cyprus's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Cyprus or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom operates more military helicopters with 254 compared to Cyprus's 14.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Cyprus or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has more transport aircraft with 51 compared to Cyprus's 1.
How do the Cyprus and United Kingdom air forces compare in size?
United Kingdom's air force is 33.9 times larger than Cyprus's in terms of total active aircraft (712 vs 21).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Cyprus or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has 73 aircraft on order compared to Cyprus's 1.