Air Forces comparison: Latvia vs Russia
Latvian Air Force 🇱🇻
| Official Name | Latvian Air Force |
| Local Name | Latvijas gaisa spēki |
| Active aircraft | 6 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 1 |
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Russian Air Force 🇷🇺
| Official Name | Russian Air Force |
| Local Name | Военно-воздушные cилы (Voenno-vozdushnye sily) |
| Active aircraft | 4290 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 651 |
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Latvian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
3 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
3 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Russian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
1519 | |
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Bomber
|
151 | |
|
Helicopter
|
1604 | |
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Training
|
442 | |
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Transport
|
512 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
62 | |
Evolution of Latvian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Russian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Latvia or Russia?
Russia has more military aircraft with 4,290 active aircraft compared to Latvia's 6, a difference of 4,284 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Latvia or Russia?
Russia has more combat aircraft with 1,519 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Latvia's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Latvia or Russia?
Russia operates more military helicopters with 1,604 compared to Latvia's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Latvia or Russia?
Russia has more transport aircraft with 512 compared to Latvia's 3.
How do the Latvia and Russia air forces compare in size?
Russia's air force is 170.7 times larger than Latvia's in terms of total active aircraft (512 vs 3).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Latvia or Russia?
Russia has 651 aircraft on order compared to Latvia's 1.