Air Forces comparison: Germany vs Russia
German Air Force 🇩🇪
| Official Name | German Air Force |
| Local Name | Luftwaffe |
| Active aircraft | 589 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 302 |
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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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German aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
224 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
290 | |
Training
|
2 | |
Transport
|
70 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
3 | |
Russian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
0 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
0 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of German Air Force fleet
Evolution of Russian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Germany or Russia?
Germany has more military aircraft with 589 active aircraft compared to Russia's 0, a difference of 589 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Germany or Russia?
Germany has more combat aircraft with 224 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Russia's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Germany or Russia?
Germany operates more military helicopters with 290 compared to Russia's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Germany or Russia?
Germany has more transport aircraft with 70 compared to Russia's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Germany or Russia?
Germany has 302 aircraft on order compared to Russia's 0.