Air Forces comparison: Ex-East Germany vs Russia
German Air Force 🇩🇪
| Official Name | German Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 0 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
Russian Air Force 🇷🇺
| Official Name | Russian Air Force |
| Local Name | Военно-воздушные cилы (Voenno-vozdushnye sily) |
| Active aircraft | 4290 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 651 |
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German aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
0 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
0 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Russian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
1519 | |
|
Bomber
|
151 | |
|
Helicopter
|
1604 | |
|
Training
|
442 | |
|
Transport
|
512 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
62 | |
Evolution of German Air Force fleet
None
Evolution of Russian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ex-East Germany or Russia?
Russia has more military aircraft with 4,290 active aircraft compared to Ex-East Germany's 0, a difference of 4,290 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ex-East Germany or Russia?
Russia has more combat aircraft with 1,519 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ex-East Germany's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ex-East Germany or Russia?
Russia operates more military helicopters with 1,604 compared to Ex-East Germany's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ex-East Germany or Russia?
Russia has more transport aircraft with 512 compared to Ex-East Germany's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ex-East Germany or Russia?
Russia has 651 aircraft on order compared to Ex-East Germany's 0.