Air Forces comparison: 
Cyprus vs 
Israel
Israel's air force fields 525 active aircraft — 40:1 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 | Israel | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Air Command of Cyprus | Israeli Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 13 | 525 | 🇮🇱 40× |
| Aircraft on order | 0 | 125 | 🇮🇱 |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 263 | 🇮🇱 |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 50.1 % | 🇮🇱 |
| Aircraft types in service | 3 | 20 | 🇮🇱 6.7× |
| Main supplier | France · 77 % | United States · 87 % |
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| Helicopters | 13 | 130 | 🇮🇱 10× |
| Transport aircraft | 0 | 16 | 🇮🇱 |
| Special-mission aircraft | 0 | 38 | 🇮🇱 |
| Trainers | 0 | 66 | 🇮🇱 |
| UAVs | 0 | 12 | 🇮🇱 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Cyprus or Israel?
Israel has more military aircraft with 525 active aircraft compared to Cyprus's 13, a difference of 512 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Cyprus or Israel?
Israel has more combat aircraft with 263 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Cyprus's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Cyprus or Israel?
Israel operates more military helicopters with 130 compared to Cyprus's 13.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Cyprus or Israel?
Israel has more transport aircraft with 16 compared to Cyprus's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Cyprus or Israel?
Israel has 125 aircraft on order compared to Cyprus's 0.