Air Forces comparison: United Arab Emirates vs Russia
United Arab Emirates Air Force 🇦🇪
| Official Name | United Arab Emirates Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية والدفاع الجوي الإماراتية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwīyah wal Difāʿ al Jawwī al Imārātīyah) |
| Active aircraft | 548 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 267 |
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Russian Air Force 🇷🇺
| Official Name | Russian Air Force |
| Local Name | Военно-воздушные cилы (Voenno-vozdushnye sily) |
| Active aircraft | 0 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Emirati aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
135 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
264 | |
Training
|
86 | |
Transport
|
55 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
8 | |
Russian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
0 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
0 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Emirati Air Force fleet
Evolution of Russian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Russia?
United Arab Emirates has more military aircraft with 548 active aircraft compared to Russia's 0, a difference of 548 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Russia?
United Arab Emirates has more combat aircraft with 135 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Russia's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, United Arab Emirates or Russia?
United Arab Emirates operates more military helicopters with 264 compared to Russia's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Russia?
United Arab Emirates has more transport aircraft with 55 compared to Russia's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, United Arab Emirates or Russia?
United Arab Emirates has 267 aircraft on order compared to Russia's 0.