Air Forces comparison: Turkey vs Ukraine
Turkey's air force fields 1,067 active aircraft — 3.1x Ukraine's 342. The breakdown includes 299 vs 137 combat aircraft, 458 vs 136 helicopters, 90 vs 27 transport aircraft, 201 vs 42 trainers (Turkey vs Ukraine). Turkey has 203 aircraft on order vs 2 for Ukraine. The Ukraine air force is officially the Ukraine Air Force.
Turkish Air Force 🇹🇷
| Official Name | Turkish Air Force |
| Local Name | Hava Kuvvetleri |
| Active aircraft | 1067 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 203 |
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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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Turkish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
299 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
458 | |
Training
|
201 | |
Transport
|
90 | |
Other
|
19 | |
Ukrainian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
137 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
136 | |
|
Training
|
42 | |
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Transport
|
27 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Turkish Air Force fleet
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Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Turkey or Ukraine?
Turkey has more military aircraft with 1,067 active aircraft compared to Ukraine's 342, a difference of 725 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Turkey or Ukraine?
Turkey has more combat aircraft with 299 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ukraine's 137.
Which country has more military helicopters, Turkey or Ukraine?
Turkey operates more military helicopters with 458 compared to Ukraine's 136.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Turkey or Ukraine?
Turkey has more transport aircraft with 90 compared to Ukraine's 27.
How do the Turkey and Ukraine air forces compare in size?
Turkey's air force is 3.3 times larger than Ukraine's in terms of total active aircraft (90 vs 27).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Turkey or Ukraine?
Turkey has 203 aircraft on order compared to Ukraine's 2.