Air Forces comparison: Ukraine vs Belarus
Overview
Ukraine operates 342 active military aircraft vs 205 for Belarus.
The breakdown includes 137 vs 100 combat aircraft, 136 vs 80 helicopters, 27 vs 4 transport aircraft, 42 vs 21 trainers (Ukraine vs Belarus). Ukraine has 2 aircraft on order vs 4 for Belarus.
The Ukraine air force is officially the Ukraine Air Force, while Belarus's is the Air Force and Air Defence Forces of the Republic of Belarus.
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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Air Force and Air Defence Forces of the Republic of Belarus 🇧🇾
| Official Name | Air Force and Air Defence Forces of the Republic of Belarus |
| Local Name | Ваенна-паветраныя сілы і войскі супрацьпаветранай абароны |
| Active aircraft | 205 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 4 |
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Ukrainian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
137 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
136 | |
Training
|
42 | |
Transport
|
27 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Belarusian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
100 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
80 | |
|
Training
|
21 | |
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Transport
|
4 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Ukrainian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Belarusian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ukraine or Belarus?
Ukraine has more military aircraft with 342 active aircraft compared to Belarus's 205, a difference of 137 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ukraine or Belarus?
Ukraine has more combat aircraft with 137 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Belarus's 100.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ukraine or Belarus?
Ukraine operates more military helicopters with 136 compared to Belarus's 80.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ukraine or Belarus?
Ukraine has more transport aircraft with 27 compared to Belarus's 4.
How do the Ukraine and Belarus air forces compare in size?
Ukraine's air force is 6.8 times larger than Belarus's in terms of total active aircraft (27 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ukraine or Belarus?
Belarus has 4 aircraft on order compared to Ukraine's 2.