Air Forces comparison: Trinidad and Tobago vs Jamaica

Jamaica's air force fields 17 active aircraft — 2.8x Trinidad and Tobago's 6. The breakdown includes 4 vs 14 helicopters, 2 vs 0 transport aircraft, 0 vs 2 trainers (Trinidad and Tobago vs Jamaica). Trinidad and Tobago has 0 aircraft on order vs 2 for Jamaica. The Trinidad and Tobago air force is officially the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force Air Guard, while Jamaica's is the Jamaica Defence Force.

Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force Air Guard 🇹🇹

Official Name Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force Air Guard
Active aircraft 6 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Trinidad and Tobago 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 order2
Roundel

Roundel of Jamaica air force

Trinidad and Tobago aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 4
Training Training 0
Transport Transport 2
Other Other 0

Jamaican aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 14
Training Training 2
Transport Transport 0
Other Other 1

Evolution of Trinidad and Tobago Air Force fleet

Evolution of Jamaican Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Trinidad and Tobago or Jamaica?
Jamaica has more military aircraft with 17 active aircraft compared to Trinidad and Tobago's 6, a difference of 11 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Trinidad and Tobago or Jamaica?
Jamaica operates more military helicopters with 14 compared to Trinidad and Tobago's 4.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Trinidad and Tobago or Jamaica?
Trinidad and Tobago has more transport aircraft with 2 compared to Jamaica's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Trinidad and Tobago or Jamaica?
Jamaica has 2 aircraft on order compared to Trinidad and Tobago's 0.