Air Forces comparison: 
Poland vs 
Ukraine
Poland operates 497 active military aircraft vs 368 for Ukraine.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Poland | Ukraine | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Polish Air Force | Ukraine Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 497 | 368 | 🇵🇱 1.4× |
| Aircraft on order | 605 | 91 | 🇵🇱 6.6× |
| Combat aircraft | 78 | 139 | 🇺🇦 1.8× |
| Combat share of fleet | 15.7 % | 37.8 % | 🇺🇦 2.4× |
| Aircraft types in service | 28 | 20 | 🇵🇱 1.4× |
| Main supplier | Poland · 33 % | Ex-USSR · 70 % |
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| Helicopters | 213 | 156 | 🇵🇱 1.4× |
| Transport aircraft | 65 | 29 | 🇵🇱 2.2× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 2 | 2 | — |
| Trainers | 75 | 42 | 🇵🇱 1.8× |
| UAVs | 64 | 0 | 🇵🇱 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Poland or Ukraine?
Poland has more military aircraft with 497 active aircraft compared to Ukraine's 368, a difference of 129 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Poland or Ukraine?
Ukraine has more combat aircraft with 139 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Poland's 78.
Which country has more military helicopters, Poland or Ukraine?
Poland operates more military helicopters with 213 compared to Ukraine's 156.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Poland or Ukraine?
Poland has more transport aircraft with 65 compared to Ukraine's 29.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Poland or Ukraine?
Poland has 605 aircraft on order compared to Ukraine's 91.