Air Forces comparison: Russia vs Ukraine
Russia's air force fields 4,300 active aircraft — 13:1 Ukraine's 342. The breakdown includes 1,524 vs 137 combat aircraft, 152 vs 0 bombers, 1,604 vs 136 helicopters, 515 vs 27 transport aircraft, 442 vs 42 trainers (Russia vs Ukraine). Russia has 677 aircraft on order vs 2 for Ukraine. The Russia air force is officially the Russian Air Force, while Ukraine's is the Ukraine 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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Ukraine Air Force 🇺🇦
| Official Name | Ukraine Air Force |
| Local Name | Повітряні Сили України (Povitriyani Syly Ukrayiny) |
| Active aircraft | 342 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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Russian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
1524 | |
Bomber
|
152 | |
Helicopter
|
1604 | |
Training
|
442 | |
Transport
|
515 | |
Other
|
63 | |
Ukrainian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
137 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
136 | |
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Training
|
42 | |
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Transport
|
27 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Russian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Ukrainian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Russia or Ukraine?
Russia has more military aircraft with 4,300 active aircraft compared to Ukraine's 342, a difference of 3,958 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Russia or Ukraine?
Russia has more combat aircraft with 1,524 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ukraine's 137.
Which country has more military helicopters, Russia or Ukraine?
Russia operates more military helicopters with 1,604 compared to Ukraine's 136.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Russia or Ukraine?
Russia has more transport aircraft with 515 compared to Ukraine's 27.
How do the Russia and Ukraine air forces compare in size?
Russia's air force is 19.1 times larger than Ukraine's in terms of total active aircraft (515 vs 27).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Russia or Ukraine?
Russia has 677 aircraft on order compared to Ukraine's 2.