Air Forces comparison: Russia vs Germany
Russia's air force fields 4,300 active aircraft — 7.3x Germany's 589. The breakdown includes 1,524 vs 224 combat aircraft, 152 vs 0 bombers, 1,604 vs 290 helicopters, 515 vs 70 transport aircraft, 442 vs 2 trainers (Russia vs Germany). Russia has 677 aircraft on order vs 302 for Germany. The Russia air force is officially the Russian Air Force.
Russian Air Force 🇷🇺
| Official Name | Russian Air Force |
| Local Name | Военно-воздушные cилы (Voenno-vozdushnye sily) |
| Active aircraft | 4300 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 677 |
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German Air Force 🇩🇪
| Official Name | German Air Force |
| Local Name | Luftwaffe |
| Active aircraft | 589 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 302 |
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Russian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
1524 | |
Bomber
|
152 | |
Helicopter
|
1604 | |
Training
|
442 | |
Transport
|
515 | |
Other
|
63 | |
German aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
224 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
290 | |
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Training
|
2 | |
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Transport
|
70 | |
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Other
|
3 | |
Evolution of Russian Air Force fleet
Evolution of German Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Russia or Germany?
Russia has more military aircraft with 4,300 active aircraft compared to Germany's 589, a difference of 3,711 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Russia or Germany?
Russia has more combat aircraft with 1,524 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Germany's 224.
Which country has more military helicopters, Russia or Germany?
Russia operates more military helicopters with 1,604 compared to Germany's 290.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Russia or Germany?
Russia has more transport aircraft with 515 compared to Germany's 70.
How do the Russia and Germany air forces compare in size?
Russia's air force is 7.4 times larger than Germany's in terms of total active aircraft (515 vs 70).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Russia or Germany?
Russia has 677 aircraft on order compared to Germany's 302.