Air Forces comparison: France vs Ex-USSR
France operates 988 active military aircraft; Ex-USSR has no recorded inventory. The breakdown includes 289 vs 0 combat aircraft, 454 vs 0 helicopters, 142 vs 0 transport aircraft, 44 vs 0 trainers (France vs Ex-USSR). France has 301 aircraft on order vs 0 for Ex-USSR. The France air force is officially the French Air and Space Force, while Ex-USSR's is the Soviet Air Forces.
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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Soviet Air Forces 🇨🇳
| Official Name | Soviet Air Forces |
| Local Name | Союз Советских Социалистических Республик (Soyuz Sovyetskikh Sotsialisticheskikh Respublik) |
| Active aircraft | 0 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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French aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
289 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
454 | |
Training
|
44 | |
Transport
|
142 | |
Other
|
59 | |
Soviet 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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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of French Air Force fleet
Evolution of Soviet Air Force fleet
None
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, France or Ex-USSR?
France has more military aircraft with 988 active aircraft compared to Ex-USSR's 0, a difference of 988 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, France or Ex-USSR?
France has more combat aircraft with 289 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ex-USSR's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, France or Ex-USSR?
France operates more military helicopters with 454 compared to Ex-USSR's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, France or Ex-USSR?
France has more transport aircraft with 142 compared to Ex-USSR's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, France or Ex-USSR?
France has 301 aircraft on order compared to Ex-USSR's 0.