Air Forces comparison: 
Cyprus vs 
Turkey
Turkey's air force fields 1,357 active aircraft — 104:1 Cyprus's 13.
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Key figures as of 2026
| Cyprus | Turkey | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Air Command of Cyprus | Turkish Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 13 | 1,357 | 🇹🇷 104× |
| Aircraft on order | 0 | 203 | 🇹🇷 |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 299 | 🇹🇷 |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 22.0 % | 🇹🇷 |
| Aircraft types in service | 3 | 31 | 🇹🇷 10× |
| Main supplier | France · 77 % | United States · 56 % |
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| Helicopters | 13 | 458 | 🇹🇷 35× |
| Transport aircraft | 0 | 86 | 🇹🇷 |
| Special-mission aircraft | 0 | 23 | 🇹🇷 |
| Trainers | 0 | 201 | 🇹🇷 |
| UAVs | 0 | 290 | 🇹🇷 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Cyprus or Turkey?
Turkey has more military aircraft with 1,357 active aircraft compared to Cyprus's 13, a difference of 1,344 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Cyprus or Turkey?
Turkey has more combat aircraft with 299 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Cyprus's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Cyprus or Turkey?
Turkey operates more military helicopters with 458 compared to Cyprus's 13.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Cyprus or Turkey?
Turkey has more transport aircraft with 86 compared to Cyprus's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Cyprus or Turkey?
Turkey has 203 aircraft on order compared to Cyprus's 0.