Every Russian Military Aircraft in Service (2026)
Overview
🇷🇺 Russia operates 4,300 aircraft across 49 distinct types as of 2026. This page assembles every type currently in active service — fighters, bombers, helicopters, transports, trainers, and unmanned systems — with profile drawings, operating branch, and fleet counts. For the full historical list including retired types, see every Russian military aircraft ever operated.
Fleet size by branch
| Service | Active | Types |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Air Force | 3,952 | 45 |
| Russian Naval Aviation | 348 | 20 |
Fighters & Combat Aircraft
7 types · 1,524 active airframes · 95 on order.
Strategic Bombers
3 types · 152 active airframes · 50 on order.
Military Helicopters
11 types · 1,604 active airframes · 306 on order.
Transport & Tanker Aircraft
18 types · 515 active airframes · 181 on order.
Special Mission Aircraft
5 types · 63 active airframes · 31 on order.
Trainers
5 types · 442 active airframes · 14 on order.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many aircraft does the Russia military operate in 2026?
Russia operates 4,300 aircraft across 49 distinct types as of 2026, split between 2 service branches.
Which Russia service branch has the most aircraft?
The Russian Air Force operates the largest fleet with 3,952 active airframes across 45 types.
What is the most numerous Russia military aircraft?
The Mil Mi-8 Hip is the single most numerous airframe in Russia's inventory, with 789 active units.
Does this page include retired or stored aircraft?
No. Counts reflect airframes on active inventory in the most recent fleet snapshot. Retired, stored and test-only aircraft are excluded.