Air Forces comparison: United Kingdom vs Ex-USSR
United Kingdom operates 640 active military aircraft; Ex-USSR has no recorded inventory. The breakdown includes 151 vs 0 combat aircraft, 259 vs 0 helicopters, 59 vs 0 transport aircraft, 156 vs 0 trainers (United Kingdom vs Ex-USSR). United Kingdom has 41 aircraft on order vs 0 for Ex-USSR. The United Kingdom air force is officially the Royal Air Force, while Ex-USSR's is the Soviet Air Forces.
Royal Air Force 🇬🇧
| Official Name | Royal Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 640 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 41 |
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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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British aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
151 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
259 | |
Training
|
156 | |
Transport
|
59 | |
Other
|
15 | |
Soviet aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
0 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
0 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of British Air Force fleet
Evolution of Soviet Air Force fleet
None
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, United Kingdom or Ex-USSR?
United Kingdom has more military aircraft with 640 active aircraft compared to Ex-USSR's 0, a difference of 640 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, United Kingdom or Ex-USSR?
United Kingdom has more combat aircraft with 151 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ex-USSR's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, United Kingdom or Ex-USSR?
United Kingdom operates more military helicopters with 259 compared to Ex-USSR's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, United Kingdom or Ex-USSR?
United Kingdom has more transport aircraft with 59 compared to Ex-USSR's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, United Kingdom or Ex-USSR?
United Kingdom has 41 aircraft on order compared to Ex-USSR's 0.