Air Forces comparison: France vs Russia
Russia's air force fields 4,300 active aircraft — 4.4x France's 988. The breakdown includes 289 vs 1,524 combat aircraft, 0 vs 152 bombers, 454 vs 1,604 helicopters, 142 vs 515 transport aircraft, 44 vs 442 trainers (France vs Russia). France has 301 aircraft on order vs 677 for Russia. The France air force is officially the French Air and Space Force, while Russia's is the Russian Air Force.
French Air and Space Force 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Air and Space Force |
| Local Name | Armée de l'air et de l'Espace |
| Active aircraft | 988 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 301 |
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Russian Air Force 🇷🇺
| Official Name | Russian Air Force |
| Local Name | Военно-воздушные cилы (Voenno-vozdushnye sily) |
| Active aircraft | 4300 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 677 |
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French aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
289 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
454 | |
Training
|
44 | |
Transport
|
142 | |
Other
|
59 | |
Russian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
1524 | |
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Bomber
|
152 | |
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Helicopter
|
1604 | |
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Training
|
442 | |
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Transport
|
515 | |
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Other
|
63 | |
Evolution of French Air Force fleet
Evolution of Russian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, France or Russia?
Russia has more military aircraft with 4,300 active aircraft compared to France's 988, a difference of 3,312 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, France or Russia?
Russia has more combat aircraft with 1,524 fighters and attack aircraft compared to France's 289.
Which country has more military helicopters, France or Russia?
Russia operates more military helicopters with 1,604 compared to France's 454.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, France or Russia?
Russia has more transport aircraft with 515 compared to France's 142.
How do the France and Russia air forces compare in size?
Russia's air force is 3.6 times larger than France's in terms of total active aircraft (515 vs 142).
Which country has more aircraft on order, France or Russia?
Russia has 677 aircraft on order compared to France's 301.