Air Forces comparison: Poland vs Russia

Polish Air Force 🇵🇱

Official Name Polish Air Force
Local Name Siły Powietrzne
Active aircraft479 as of 2026
Aircraft on order226
Roundel

Roundel of Poland air force

Russian Air Force 🇷🇺

Official Name Russian Air Force
Local Name Военно-воздушные cилы (Voenno-vozdushnye sily)
Active aircraft4290 as of 2026
Aircraft on order651
Roundel

Roundel of Russia air force

Polish aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 108
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 219
Training Training 92
Transport Transport 58
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 2

Russian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 1519
Bomber Bomber 151
Helicopter Helicopter 1604
Training Training 442
Transport Transport 512
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 62

Evolution of Polish Air Force fleet

Evolution of Russian Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Poland or Russia?
Russia has more military aircraft with 4,290 active aircraft compared to Poland's 479, a difference of 3,811 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Poland or Russia?
Russia has more combat aircraft with 1,519 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Poland's 108.
Which country has more military helicopters, Poland or Russia?
Russia operates more military helicopters with 1,604 compared to Poland's 219.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Poland or Russia?
Russia has more transport aircraft with 512 compared to Poland's 58.
How do the Poland and Russia air forces compare in size?
Russia's air force is 8.8 times larger than Poland's in terms of total active aircraft (512 vs 58).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Poland or Russia?
Russia has 651 aircraft on order compared to Poland's 226.