Air Forces comparison: Cyprus vs Mauritania
Cyprus operates 13 active military aircraft vs 23 for Mauritania. The breakdown includes 13 vs 4 helicopters, 0 vs 7 transport aircraft, 0 vs 10 trainers (Cyprus vs Mauritania). The Cyprus air force is officially the Air Command of Cyprus, while Mauritania's is the Mauritania Islamic Air 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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Mauritania Islamic Air Force 🇲🇷
| Official Name | Mauritania Islamic Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية الموريتانية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwiya al Mūrītānīya) |
| Active aircraft | 23 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Cypriot aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
13 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Mauritanian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
4 | |
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Training
|
10 | |
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Transport
|
7 | |
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Other
|
2 | |
Evolution of Cypriot Air Force fleet
Evolution of Mauritanian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Cyprus or Mauritania?
Mauritania has more military aircraft with 23 active aircraft compared to Cyprus's 13, a difference of 10 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Cyprus or Mauritania?
Cyprus operates more military helicopters with 13 compared to Mauritania's 4.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Cyprus or Mauritania?
Mauritania has more transport aircraft with 7 compared to Cyprus's 0.