Air Forces comparison: Jamaica vs Cuba
Overview
Jamaica operates 17 active military aircraft vs 20 for Cuba.
The breakdown includes 14 vs 13 helicopters, 0 vs 4 transport aircraft, 2 vs 3 trainers (Jamaica vs Cuba). Jamaica has 2 aircraft on order vs 0 for Cuba.
The Jamaica air force is officially the Jamaica Defence Force, while Cuba's is the Cuban Revolutionary Air Force.
Jamaica Defence Force 🇯🇲
| Official Name | Jamaica Defence Force |
| Local Name | Jamaica Defence Force Air Wing |
| Active aircraft | 17 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
| Roundel |
|
Cuban Revolutionary Air Force 🇨🇺
| Official Name | Cuban Revolutionary Air Force |
| Local Name | Defensa Anti-Aérea y Fuerza Aérea Revolucionaria |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
| Roundel |
|
Jamaican aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
14 | |
Training
|
2 | |
Transport
|
0 | |
Other
|
1 | |
Cuban aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
13 | |
|
Training
|
3 | |
|
Transport
|
4 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Jamaican Air Force fleet
Evolution of Cuban Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Jamaica or Cuba?
Cuba has more military aircraft with 20 active aircraft compared to Jamaica's 17, a difference of 3 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Jamaica or Cuba?
Jamaica operates more military helicopters with 14 compared to Cuba's 13.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Jamaica or Cuba?
Cuba has more transport aircraft with 4 compared to Jamaica's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Jamaica or Cuba?
Jamaica has 2 aircraft on order compared to Cuba's 0.