Air Forces comparison: Jamaica vs Dominican Republic
Overview
Dominican Republic's air force fields 77 active aircraft — 4.5x Jamaica's 17.
The breakdown includes 14 vs 36 helicopters, 0 vs 12 transport aircraft, 2 vs 28 trainers (Jamaica vs Dominican Republic). Jamaica has 2 aircraft on order vs 9 for Dominican Republic.
The Jamaica air force is officially the Jamaica Defence 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 |
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Dominican Air Force 🇩🇴
| Official Name | Dominican Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea de República Dominicana |
| Active aircraft | 77 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 9 |
| Roundel |
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Jamaican aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
14 | |
Training
|
2 | |
Transport
|
0 | |
Other
|
1 | |
Dominican aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
36 | |
|
Training
|
28 | |
|
Transport
|
12 | |
|
Other
|
1 | |
Evolution of Jamaican Air Force fleet
Evolution of Dominican Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Jamaica or Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic has more military aircraft with 77 active aircraft compared to Jamaica's 17, a difference of 60 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Jamaica or Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic operates more military helicopters with 36 compared to Jamaica's 14.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Jamaica or Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic has more transport aircraft with 12 compared to Jamaica's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Jamaica or Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic has 9 aircraft on order compared to Jamaica's 2.