Air Forces comparison: 
Belarus vs 
Russia
Force Profile
| Belarus | Russia | |
|---|---|---|
| Official name | Air Force and Air Defence Forces of the Republic of Belarus | Russian Air Force |
| Local name | Ваенна-паветраныя сілы і войскі супрацьпаветранай абароны | Военно-воздушные cилы (Voenno-vozdushnye sily) |
| Active aircraft | 205 (2026) | 4,300 (2026) |
| Aircraft on order | +4 | +677 |
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Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Aircraft by Type
🇧🇾 Belarusas of 2026
🇷🇺 Russiaas of 2026
Fleet Evolution
🇧🇾 Belarus
🇷🇺 Russia
Overview
Russia's air force fields 4,300 active aircraft — 21:1 Belarus's 205.
The breakdown includes 100 vs 1,524 combat aircraft, 0 vs 120 bombers, 80 vs 1,604 helicopters, 4 vs 514 transport aircraft, 21 vs 442 trainers (Belarus vs Russia). Belarus has 4 aircraft on order vs 677 for Russia.
The Belarus air force is officially the Air Force and Air Defence Forces of the Republic of Belarus, while Russia's is the Russian Air Force.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Belarus or Russia?
Russia has more military aircraft with 4,300 active aircraft compared to Belarus's 205, a difference of 4,095 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Belarus or Russia?
Russia has more combat aircraft with 1,524 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Belarus's 100.
Which country has more military helicopters, Belarus or Russia?
Russia operates more military helicopters with 1,604 compared to Belarus's 80.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Belarus or Russia?
Russia has more transport aircraft with 514 compared to Belarus's 4.
How do the Belarus and Russia air forces compare in size?
Russia's air force is 128.5 times larger than Belarus's in terms of total active aircraft (514 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Belarus or Russia?
Russia has 677 aircraft on order compared to Belarus's 4.