Air Forces comparison: United Kingdom vs Ukraine
Overview
United Kingdom operates 640 active military aircraft vs 342 for Ukraine.
The breakdown includes 151 vs 137 combat aircraft, 259 vs 136 helicopters, 59 vs 27 transport aircraft, 156 vs 42 trainers (United Kingdom vs Ukraine). United Kingdom has 41 aircraft on order vs 2 for Ukraine.
The United Kingdom air force is officially the Royal Air Force, while Ukraine's is the Ukraine Air Force.
Royal Air Force 🇬🇧
| Official Name | Royal Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 640 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 41 |
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Ukraine Air Force 🇺🇦
| Official Name | Ukraine Air Force |
| Local Name | Повітряні Сили України (Povitriyani Syly Ukrayiny) |
| Active aircraft | 342 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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British aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
151 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
259 | |
Training
|
156 | |
Transport
|
59 | |
Other
|
15 | |
Ukrainian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
137 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
136 | |
|
Training
|
42 | |
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Transport
|
27 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of British Air Force fleet
Evolution of Ukrainian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, United Kingdom or Ukraine?
United Kingdom has more military aircraft with 640 active aircraft compared to Ukraine's 342, a difference of 298 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 59 compared to Ukraine's 27.
How do the United Kingdom and Ukraine air forces compare in size?
United Kingdom's air force is 2.2 times larger than Ukraine's in terms of total active aircraft (59 vs 27).
Which country has more aircraft on order, United Kingdom or Ukraine?
United Kingdom has 41 aircraft on order compared to Ukraine's 2.