Air Forces comparison: Russia vs Poland
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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Polish Air Force 🇵🇱
| Official Name | Polish Air Force |
| Local Name | Siły Powietrzne |
| Active aircraft | 479 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 226 |
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Russian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
1519 | |
Bomber
|
151 | |
Helicopter
|
1604 | |
Training
|
442 | |
Transport
|
512 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
62 | |
Polish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
108 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
219 | |
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Training
|
92 | |
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Transport
|
58 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
2 | |
Evolution of Russian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Polish Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Russia or Poland?
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, Russia or Poland?
Russia has more combat aircraft with 1,519 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Poland's 108.
Which country has more military helicopters, Russia or Poland?
Russia operates more military helicopters with 1,604 compared to Poland's 219.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Russia or Poland?
Russia has more transport aircraft with 512 compared to Poland's 58.
How do the Russia and Poland 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, Russia or Poland?
Russia has 651 aircraft on order compared to Poland's 226.