Air Forces comparison: Australia vs Ukraine
Australia operates 355 active military aircraft vs 342 for Ukraine. The breakdown includes 108 vs 137 combat aircraft, 95 vs 136 helicopters, 61 vs 27 transport aircraft, 79 vs 42 trainers (Australia vs Ukraine). Australia has 113 aircraft on order vs 2 for Ukraine. The Australia air force is officially the Royal Australian Air Force, while Ukraine's is the Ukraine Air Force.
Royal Australian Air Force 🇦🇺
| Official Name | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 355 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 113 |
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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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Australian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
108 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
95 | |
Training
|
79 | |
Transport
|
61 | |
Other
|
12 | |
Ukrainian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
137 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
136 | |
|
Training
|
42 | |
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Transport
|
27 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Australian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Ukrainian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Australia or Ukraine?
Australia has more military aircraft with 355 active aircraft compared to Ukraine's 342, a difference of 13 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Australia or Ukraine?
Ukraine has more combat aircraft with 137 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Australia's 108.
Which country has more military helicopters, Australia or Ukraine?
Ukraine operates more military helicopters with 136 compared to Australia's 95.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Australia or Ukraine?
Australia has more transport aircraft with 61 compared to Ukraine's 27.
How do the Australia and Ukraine air forces compare in size?
Australia's air force is 2.3 times larger than Ukraine's in terms of total active aircraft (61 vs 27).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Australia or Ukraine?
Australia has 113 aircraft on order compared to Ukraine's 2.