Air Forces comparison: North Korea vs Russia
Korean People's Army Air Force 🇰🇵
| Official Name | Korean People's Army Air Force |
| Local Name | 공군 (Gonggun) |
| Active aircraft | 861 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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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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North Korean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
575 | |
Bomber
|
80 | |
Helicopter
|
205 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
1 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Russian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
1519 | |
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Bomber
|
151 | |
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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 North Korean Air Force fleet
Evolution of Russian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, North Korea or Russia?
Russia has more military aircraft with 4,290 active aircraft compared to North Korea's 861, a difference of 3,429 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, North Korea or Russia?
Russia has more combat aircraft with 1,519 fighters and attack aircraft compared to North Korea's 575.
Which country has more military helicopters, North Korea or Russia?
Russia operates more military helicopters with 1,604 compared to North Korea's 205.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, North Korea or Russia?
Russia has more transport aircraft with 512 compared to North Korea's 1.
How do the North Korea and Russia air forces compare in size?
Russia's air force is 512.0 times larger than North Korea's in terms of total active aircraft (512 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, North Korea or Russia?
Russia has 651 aircraft on order compared to North Korea's 0.