Air Forces comparison: 
Japan vs 
Russia
Aircraft by Type
🇯🇵 Japanas of 2026
🇷🇺 Russiaas of 2026
Fleet Evolution
🇯🇵 Japan
🇷🇺 Russia
Overview
Russia's air force fields 4,300 active aircraft — 3.1:1 Japan's 1,399.
The breakdown includes 331 vs 1,524 combat aircraft, 0 vs 120 bombers, 533 vs 1,604 helicopters, 114 vs 514 transport aircraft, 296 vs 442 trainers (Japan vs Russia). Japan has 317 aircraft on order vs 677 for Russia.
The Japan air force is officially the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, while Russia's is the Russian Air Force.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Japan or Russia?
Russia has more military aircraft with 4,300 active aircraft compared to Japan's 1,399, a difference of 2,901 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Japan or Russia?
Russia has more combat aircraft with 1,524 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Japan's 331.
Which country has more military helicopters, Japan or Russia?
Russia operates more military helicopters with 1,604 compared to Japan's 533.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Japan or Russia?
Russia has more transport aircraft with 514 compared to Japan's 114.
How do the Japan and Russia air forces compare in size?
Russia's air force is 4.5 times larger than Japan's in terms of total active aircraft (514 vs 114).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Japan or Russia?
Russia has 677 aircraft on order compared to Japan's 317.