Air Forces comparison: Ex-East Germany vs Ukraine
Ukraine operates 342 active military aircraft; Ex-East Germany has no recorded inventory. The breakdown includes 0 vs 137 combat aircraft, 0 vs 136 helicopters, 0 vs 27 transport aircraft, 0 vs 42 trainers (Ex-East Germany vs Ukraine). Ex-East Germany has 0 aircraft on order vs 2 for Ukraine. The Ukraine air force is officially the Ukraine Air Force.
German Air Force 🇩🇪
| Official Name | German Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 0 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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 aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
0 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Ukrainian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
137 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
136 | |
|
Training
|
42 | |
|
Transport
|
27 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of German Air Force fleet
None
Evolution of Ukrainian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ex-East Germany or Ukraine?
Ukraine has more military aircraft with 342 active aircraft compared to Ex-East Germany's 0, a difference of 342 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ex-East Germany or Ukraine?
Ukraine has more combat aircraft with 137 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ex-East Germany's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ex-East Germany or Ukraine?
Ukraine operates more military helicopters with 136 compared to Ex-East Germany's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ex-East Germany or Ukraine?
Ukraine has more transport aircraft with 27 compared to Ex-East Germany's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ex-East Germany or Ukraine?
Ukraine has 2 aircraft on order compared to Ex-East Germany's 0.