Air Forces comparison: Germany vs Ukraine
Germany operates 589 active military aircraft vs 342 for Ukraine. The breakdown includes 224 vs 137 combat aircraft, 290 vs 136 helicopters, 70 vs 27 transport aircraft, 2 vs 42 trainers (Germany vs Ukraine). Germany has 302 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 |
| Local Name | Luftwaffe |
| Active aircraft | 589 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 302 |
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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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German aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
224 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
290 | |
Training
|
2 | |
Transport
|
70 | |
Other
|
3 | |
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
Evolution of Ukrainian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Germany or Ukraine?
Germany has more military aircraft with 589 active aircraft compared to Ukraine's 342, a difference of 247 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Germany or Ukraine?
Germany has more combat aircraft with 224 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ukraine's 137.
Which country has more military helicopters, Germany or Ukraine?
Germany operates more military helicopters with 290 compared to Ukraine's 136.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Germany or Ukraine?
Germany has more transport aircraft with 70 compared to Ukraine's 27.
How do the Germany and Ukraine air forces compare in size?
Germany's air force is 2.6 times larger than Ukraine's in terms of total active aircraft (70 vs 27).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Germany or Ukraine?
Germany has 302 aircraft on order compared to Ukraine's 2.