Air Forces comparison: 
Dominican Republic vs 
Trinidad and Tobago
Dominican Republic's air force fields 72 active aircraft — 36:1 Trinidad and Tobago's 2.
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Dominican RepublicWorld #94
3.1
AIRS Index / 100
Dominican Republic leads on 5 of 5 categories
Trinidad and TobagoWorld #150
1.0
Dominican Republic
Trinidad and Tobago
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 | Trinidad and Tobago | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Dominican Air Force | Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force Air Guard | |
| Active aircraft | 72 | 2 | 🇩🇴 36× |
| Combat aircraft | 8 | 0 | 🇩🇴 |
| Combat share of fleet | 11.1 % | 0.0 % | 🇩🇴 |
| Aircraft types in service | 20 | 1 | 🇩🇴 20× |
| Main supplier | United States · 72 % | United States · 100 % |
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| Helicopters | 34 | 0 | 🇩🇴 |
| Transport aircraft | 13 | 2 | 🇩🇴 6.5× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 1 | 0 | 🇩🇴 |
| Trainers | 16 | 0 | 🇩🇴 |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
🇹🇹 Trinidad and TobagoFairchild Metroliner ×2
Fleet evolution · Dominican Republic
Fleet evolution · Trinidad and Tobago
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Dominican Republic or Trinidad and Tobago?
Dominican Republic has more military aircraft with 72 active aircraft compared to Trinidad and Tobago's 2, a difference of 70 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Dominican Republic or Trinidad and Tobago?
Dominican Republic has more combat aircraft with 8 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Trinidad and Tobago's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Dominican Republic or Trinidad and Tobago?
Dominican Republic operates more military helicopters with 34 compared to Trinidad and Tobago's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Dominican Republic or Trinidad and Tobago?
Dominican Republic has more transport aircraft with 13 compared to Trinidad and Tobago's 2.
How do the Dominican Republic and Trinidad and Tobago air forces compare in size?
Dominican Republic's air force is 36.0 times larger than Trinidad and Tobago's in terms of total active aircraft (72 vs 2).