Air Forces comparison: 
Russia vs 
Turkey
Aircraft by Type
🇷🇺 Russiaas of 2026
🇹🇷 Turkeyas of 2026
Fleet Evolution
🇷🇺 Russia
🇹🇷 Turkey
Overview
Russia's air force fields 4,300 active aircraft — 4.0:1 Turkey's 1,067.
The breakdown includes 1,524 vs 299 combat aircraft, 120 vs 0 bombers, 1,604 vs 458 helicopters, 514 vs 90 transport aircraft, 442 vs 201 trainers (Russia vs Turkey). Russia has 677 aircraft on order vs 203 for Turkey.
The Russia air force is officially the Russian Air Force.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Russia or Turkey?
Russia has more military aircraft with 4,300 active aircraft compared to Turkey's 1,067, a difference of 3,233 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Russia or Turkey?
Russia has more combat aircraft with 1,524 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Turkey's 299.
Which country has more military helicopters, Russia or Turkey?
Russia operates more military helicopters with 1,604 compared to Turkey's 458.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Russia or Turkey?
Russia has more transport aircraft with 514 compared to Turkey's 90.
How do the Russia and Turkey air forces compare in size?
Russia's air force is 5.7 times larger than Turkey's in terms of total active aircraft (514 vs 90).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Russia or Turkey?
Russia has 677 aircraft on order compared to Turkey's 203.