Air Forces comparison: India vs Russia
India operates 2,217 active military aircraft vs 4,300 for Russia. The breakdown includes 588 vs 1,524 combat aircraft, 0 vs 152 bombers, 993 vs 1,604 helicopters, 340 vs 515 transport aircraft, 290 vs 442 trainers (India vs Russia). India has 587 aircraft on order vs 677 for Russia. The Russia air force is officially the Russian Air Force.
Indian Air Force 🇮🇳
| Official Name | Indian Air Force |
| Local Name | भारतीय वायु सेना (Bhāratīya vāyu senā) |
| Active aircraft | 2217 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 587 |
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Russian Air Force 🇷🇺
| Official Name | Russian Air Force |
| Local Name | Военно-воздушные cилы (Voenno-vozdushnye sily) |
| Active aircraft | 4300 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 677 |
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Indian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
588 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
993 | |
Training
|
290 | |
Transport
|
340 | |
Other
|
6 | |
Russian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
1524 | |
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Bomber
|
152 | |
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Helicopter
|
1604 | |
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Training
|
442 | |
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Transport
|
515 | |
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Other
|
63 | |
Evolution of Indian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Russian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, India or Russia?
Russia has more military aircraft with 4,300 active aircraft compared to India's 2,217, a difference of 2,083 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, India or Russia?
Russia has more combat aircraft with 1,524 fighters and attack aircraft compared to India's 588.
Which country has more military helicopters, India or Russia?
Russia operates more military helicopters with 1,604 compared to India's 993.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, India or Russia?
Russia has more transport aircraft with 515 compared to India's 340.
How do the India and Russia air forces compare in size?
Russia's air force is 1.5 times larger than India's in terms of total active aircraft (515 vs 340).
Which country has more aircraft on order, India or Russia?
Russia has 677 aircraft on order compared to India's 587.