Air Forces comparison: Russia vs Ukraine
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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Ukraine Air Force 🇺🇦
| Official Name | Ukraine Air Force |
| Local Name | Повітряні Сили України (Povitriyani Syly Ukrayiny) |
| Active aircraft | 341 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 2 |
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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 | |
Ukrainian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
136 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
136 | |
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Training
|
42 | |
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Transport
|
27 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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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 4,290 active aircraft compared to Ukraine's 341, a difference of 3,949 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Russia or Ukraine?
Russia has more combat aircraft with 1,519 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ukraine's 136.
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 512 compared to Ukraine's 27.
How do the Russia and Ukraine air forces compare in size?
Russia's air force is 19.0 times larger than Ukraine's in terms of total active aircraft (512 vs 27).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Russia or Ukraine?
Russia has 651 aircraft on order compared to Ukraine's 2.