Air Forces comparison: Jamaica vs Panama
Overview
Panama's air force fields 39 active aircraft — 2.3x Jamaica's 17.
The breakdown includes 14 vs 25 helicopters, 0 vs 10 transport aircraft, 2 vs 1 trainers (Jamaica vs Panama). Jamaica has 2 aircraft on order vs 0 for Panama.
The Jamaica air force is officially the Jamaica Defence Force, while Panama's is the Panamanian National Aeronaval Service.
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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Panamanian National Aeronaval Service 🇵🇦
| Official Name | Panamanian National Aeronaval Service |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Panameña |
| Active aircraft | 39 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 | |
Panamanian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
25 | |
|
Training
|
1 | |
|
Transport
|
10 | |
|
Other
|
3 | |
Evolution of Jamaican Air Force fleet
Evolution of Panamanian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Jamaica or Panama?
Panama has more military aircraft with 39 active aircraft compared to Jamaica's 17, a difference of 22 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Jamaica or Panama?
Panama operates more military helicopters with 25 compared to Jamaica's 14.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Jamaica or Panama?
Panama has more transport aircraft with 10 compared to Jamaica's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Jamaica or Panama?
Jamaica has 2 aircraft on order compared to Panama's 0.