Air Forces comparison: 
France vs 
Ukraine
France's air force fields 1,017 active aircraft — 3.0:1 Ukraine's 342.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| France | Ukraine | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | French Air and Space Force | Ukraine Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 1,017 | 342 | 🇫🇷 3.0× |
| Aircraft on order | 323 | 2 | 🇫🇷 162× |
| Combat aircraft | 264 | 137 | 🇫🇷 1.9× |
| Combat share of fleet | 26.0 % | 40.1 % | 🇺🇦 1.5× |
| Aircraft types in service | 37 | 17 | 🇫🇷 2.2× |
| Main supplier | France · 79 % | Ex-USSR · 68 % |
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| Helicopters | 451 | 136 | 🇫🇷 3.3× |
| Transport aircraft | 167 | 27 | 🇫🇷 6.2× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 59 | 0 | 🇫🇷 |
| Trainers | 45 | 42 | 🇫🇷 1.1× |
| UAVs | 31 | 0 | 🇫🇷 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, France or Ukraine?
France has more military aircraft with 1,017 active aircraft compared to Ukraine's 342, a difference of 675 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, France or Ukraine?
France has more combat aircraft with 264 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ukraine's 137.
Which country has more military helicopters, France or Ukraine?
France operates more military helicopters with 451 compared to Ukraine's 136.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, France or Ukraine?
France has more transport aircraft with 167 compared to Ukraine's 27.
How do the France and Ukraine air forces compare in size?
France's air force is 6.2 times larger than Ukraine's in terms of total active aircraft (167 vs 27).
Which country has more aircraft on order, France or Ukraine?
France has 323 aircraft on order compared to Ukraine's 2.