Air Forces comparison: Ukraine vs Germany
Ukraine Air Force 🇺🇦
| Official Name | Ukraine Air Force |
| Local Name | Повітряні Сили України (Povitriyani Syly Ukrayiny) |
| Active aircraft | 342 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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German Air Force 🇩🇪
| Official Name | German Air Force |
| Local Name | Luftwaffe |
| Active aircraft | 589 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 302 |
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Ukrainian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
137 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
136 | |
Training
|
42 | |
Transport
|
27 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
German aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
224 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
290 | |
|
Training
|
2 | |
|
Transport
|
70 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
3 | |
Evolution of Ukrainian Air Force fleet
Evolution of German Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ukraine or Germany?
Germany has more military aircraft with 589 active aircraft compared to Ukraine's 342, a difference of 247 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ukraine or Germany?
Germany has more combat aircraft with 224 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ukraine's 137.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ukraine or Germany?
Germany operates more military helicopters with 290 compared to Ukraine's 136.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ukraine or Germany?
Germany has more transport aircraft with 70 compared to Ukraine's 27.
How do the Ukraine and Germany air forces compare in size?
Germany's air force is 2.6 times larger than Ukraine's in terms of total active aircraft (70 vs 27).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ukraine or Germany?
Germany has 302 aircraft on order compared to Ukraine's 2.