Ukrainian Fighter Jets & Military Aircraft in Service (2026)
Ukraine has 139 fighter and attack jets in service across 8 types as of 2026, within a fleet of 368 military aircraft and 22 types: bombers, helicopters, transports, trainers and unmanned systems, all listed below.
Fighters & Combat Aircraft
139 active · 91 on order
MiG-29 Fulcrum
Active50 Lost since 202249 Service entry1983
F-16 Fighting Falcon
Active31 +43 Lost since 20225 Service entry1978
Su-27 Flanker
Active23 Lost since 202223 Service entry1985
Su-25 Frogfoot
Active17 Lost since 202229 Service entry1981
Su-24 Fencer
Active12 Lost since 202229 Service entry1974
Mirage 2000
Active6 Lost since 20221 Service entry1983
JAS 39 Gripen
ActiveOn order BranchAir Force Service entry1996
Rafale
ActiveOn order BranchAir Force Service entry2001| Combat share of the fleet | 38% (139 of 368) |
| Median fighter design entry | 1983 |
| Cold War designs | 6 of 8 fighter types |
| Oldest design | Su-24 Fencer 1974 |
| Newest design | Rafale 2001 |
| Lost since 2022 | 235 airframes logged losses, Russia-Ukraine War |
Military Helicopters
156 active
Mi-8 Hip
Active72 Lost since 202249 Service entry1967
Mi-24 Hind
Active37 Lost since 202222 Service entry1972
Mi-17 Hip-H
Active24 BranchArmy +1 Service entry1977
Mi-2 Hoplite
Active12 Lost since 20226 Service entry1965
Ka-27 Helix
Active4 BranchNavy Service entry1982
Mi-14 Haze
Active4 Lost since 20221 Service entry1975
SH-3 Sea King
Active2 Lost since 20221 Service entry1961
Ka-226 Hoodlum-C
Active1 BranchNavy Service entry2002Transport & Tanker Aircraft
29 active
Special Mission Aircraft
2 active
Trainers
42 active
Other National Fleets
- 🇺🇸 United States · all-time
- 🇷🇺 Russia · all-time
- 🇨🇳 China · all-time
- 🇮🇳 India · all-time
- 🇰🇷 South Korea · all-time
- 🇯🇵 Japan · all-time
- 🇵🇰 Pakistan · all-time
- 🇰🇵 North Korea · all-time
- 🇪🇬 Egypt · all-time
- 🇹🇷 Turkey · all-time
- 🇫🇷 France · all-time
- 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia · all-time
- 🇮🇹 Italy · all-time
- 🇹🇼 Taiwan · all-time
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · all-time
- 🇮🇷 Iran · all-time
- 🇬🇷 Greece · all-time
- 🇩🇿 Algeria · all-time
- 🇩🇪 Germany · all-time
- 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates · all-time
- 🇮🇱 Israel · all-time
- 🇧🇷 Brazil · all-time
- 🇪🇸 Spain · all-time
- 🇮🇩 Indonesia · all-time
- 🇵🇱 Poland · all-time
- 🇮🇶 Iraq · all-time
- 🇦🇺 Australia · all-time
- 🇨🇦 Canada · all-time
- 🇺🇦 Ukraine · all-time
- 🇦🇷 Argentina · all-time
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fighter jets does Ukraine have in 2026?
Ukraine has 139 fighter and attack jets in service across 8 types as of 2026, the Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum being the most numerous with 50 airframes. The figure counts combat aircraft only; bombers, helicopters, transports, trainers and drones are listed further down this page, and the full inventory with yearly history is on the Ukraine air force page.
How many aircraft does the Ukrainian military operate in 2026?
Ukraine operates 368 aircraft across 22 distinct types as of 2026, split between 3 service branches.
Which Ukrainian service branch has the most aircraft?
The Ukrainian Air Force operates the largest fleet with 230 active airframes across 14 types.
What is the most numerous Ukrainian military aircraft?
The Mil Mi-8 Hip is the single most numerous airframe in Ukraine's inventory, with 72 active units.
Does this page include retired or stored aircraft?
No. Counts reflect airframes on active inventory in the most recent fleet snapshot, across every service that flies them: air force, army aviation and naval aviation alike. Retired, stored and test-only aircraft are excluded; a type on order but not yet delivered is shown as such.