Air Forces comparison: 
United Kingdom vs 
Ukraine
United Kingdom operates 673 active military aircraft vs 342 for Ukraine.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
United KingdomWorld #14
22.6
AIRS Index / 100
United Kingdom leads on 6 of 6 categories
UkraineWorld #31
12.5
United Kingdom
Ukraine
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
| United Kingdom | Ukraine | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Royal Air Force | Ukraine Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 673 | 342 | 🇬🇧 2.0× |
| Aircraft on order | 49 | 2 | 🇬🇧 24× |
| Combat aircraft | 151 | 137 | 🇬🇧 1.1× |
| Combat share of fleet | 22.4 % | 40.1 % | 🇺🇦 1.8× |
| Aircraft types in service | 24 | 17 | 🇬🇧 1.4× |
| Main supplier | United States · 28 % | Ex-USSR · 68 % |
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| Helicopters | 259 | 136 | 🇬🇧 1.9× |
| Transport aircraft | 49 | 27 | 🇬🇧 1.8× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 25 | 0 | 🇬🇧 |
| Trainers | 170 | 42 | 🇬🇧 4.0× |
| UAVs | 19 | 0 | 🇬🇧 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, United Kingdom or Ukraine?
United Kingdom has more military aircraft with 673 active aircraft compared to Ukraine's 342, a difference of 331 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, United Kingdom or Ukraine?
United Kingdom has more combat aircraft with 151 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ukraine's 137.
Which country has more military helicopters, United Kingdom or Ukraine?
United Kingdom operates more military helicopters with 259 compared to Ukraine's 136.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, United Kingdom or Ukraine?
United Kingdom has more transport aircraft with 49 compared to Ukraine's 27.
How do the United Kingdom and Ukraine air forces compare in size?
United Kingdom's air force is 1.8 times larger than Ukraine's in terms of total active aircraft (49 vs 27).
Which country has more aircraft on order, United Kingdom or Ukraine?
United Kingdom has 49 aircraft on order compared to Ukraine's 2.