Air Forces comparison: Cyprus vs South Africa
South Africa's air force fields 192 active aircraft — 15:1 Cyprus's 13. The breakdown includes 0 vs 25 combat aircraft, 13 vs 84 helicopters, 0 vs 22 transport aircraft, 0 vs 57 trainers (Cyprus vs South Africa). The Cyprus air force is officially the Air Command of Cyprus.
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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South African Air Force 🇿🇦
| Official Name | South African Air Force |
| Local Name | South African Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 192 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 | |
South African aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
25 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
84 | |
|
Training
|
57 | |
|
Transport
|
22 | |
|
Other
|
4 | |
Evolution of Cypriot Air Force fleet
Evolution of South African Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Cyprus or South Africa?
South Africa has more military aircraft with 192 active aircraft compared to Cyprus's 13, a difference of 179 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Cyprus or South Africa?
South Africa has more combat aircraft with 25 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Cyprus's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Cyprus or South Africa?
South Africa operates more military helicopters with 84 compared to Cyprus's 13.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Cyprus or South Africa?
South Africa has more transport aircraft with 22 compared to Cyprus's 0.