Air Forces comparison: 
Russia vs 
Ukraine
Aircraft by Type
🇷🇺 Russiaas of 2026
🇺🇦 Ukraineas of 2026
Fleet Evolution
🇷🇺 Russia
🇺🇦 Ukraine
Overview
Russia's air force fields 4,300 active aircraft — 13:1 Ukraine's 342.
The breakdown includes 1,524 vs 137 combat aircraft, 120 vs 0 bombers, 1,604 vs 136 helicopters, 514 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.
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 514 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 (514 vs 27).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Russia or Ukraine?
Russia has 677 aircraft on order compared to Ukraine's 2.