Air Forces comparison: 
Dominican Republic vs 
Jamaica
Dominican Republic's air force fields 72 active aircraft — 3.8:1 Jamaica's 19.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Dominican RepublicWorld #94
3.1
AIRS Index / 100
Dominican Republic leads on 3 of 5 categories
JamaicaWorld #102
2.6
Dominican Republic
Jamaica
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
| Dominican Republic | Jamaica | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Dominican Air Force | Jamaica Defence Force | |
| Active aircraft | 72 | 19 | 🇩🇴 3.8× |
| Combat aircraft | 8 | 0 | 🇩🇴 |
| Combat share of fleet | 11.1 % | 0.0 % | 🇩🇴 |
| Aircraft types in service | 20 | 6 | 🇩🇴 3.3× |
| Main supplier | United States · 72 % | United States · 84 % |
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| Helicopters | 34 | 15 | 🇩🇴 2.3× |
| Transport aircraft | 13 | 0 | 🇩🇴 |
| Special-mission aircraft | 1 | 2 | 🇯🇲 2.0× |
| Trainers | 16 | 2 | 🇩🇴 8.0× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Dominican Republic or Jamaica?
Dominican Republic has more military aircraft with 72 active aircraft compared to Jamaica's 19, a difference of 53 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Dominican Republic or Jamaica?
Dominican Republic has more combat aircraft with 8 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Jamaica's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Dominican Republic or Jamaica?
Dominican Republic operates more military helicopters with 34 compared to Jamaica's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Dominican Republic or Jamaica?
Dominican Republic has more transport aircraft with 13 compared to Jamaica's 0.
How do the Dominican Republic and Jamaica air forces compare in size?
Dominican Republic's air force is 3.8 times larger than Jamaica's in terms of total active aircraft (72 vs 19).