Air Forces comparison: United Kingdom vs Russia
Royal Air Force 🇬🇧
| Official Name | Royal Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 640 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 41 |
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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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British aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
151 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
259 | |
Training
|
156 | |
Transport
|
59 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
15 | |
Russian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
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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 British Air Force fleet
Evolution of Russian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, United Kingdom or Russia?
United Kingdom has more military aircraft with 640 active aircraft compared to Russia's 0, a difference of 640 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, United Kingdom or Russia?
United Kingdom has more combat aircraft with 151 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Russia's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, United Kingdom or Russia?
United Kingdom operates more military helicopters with 259 compared to Russia's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, United Kingdom or Russia?
United Kingdom has more transport aircraft with 59 compared to Russia's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, United Kingdom or Russia?
United Kingdom has 41 aircraft on order compared to Russia's 0.