Air Forces comparison: 
Ukraine vs 
Germany
Aircraft by Type
🇺🇦 Ukraineas of 2026
🇩🇪 Germanyas of 2026
Fleet Evolution
🇺🇦 Ukraine
🇩🇪 Germany
Overview
Ukraine operates 342 active military aircraft vs 589 for Germany.
The breakdown includes 137 vs 224 combat aircraft, 136 vs 290 helicopters, 27 vs 70 transport aircraft, 42 vs 2 trainers (Ukraine vs Germany). Ukraine has 2 aircraft on order vs 302 for Germany.
The Ukraine air force is officially the Ukraine Air Force.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ukraine or Germany?
Germany has more military aircraft with 589 active aircraft compared to Ukraine's 342, a difference of 247 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ukraine or Germany?
Germany has more combat aircraft with 224 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ukraine's 137.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ukraine or Germany?
Germany operates more military helicopters with 290 compared to Ukraine's 136.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ukraine or Germany?
Germany has more transport aircraft with 70 compared to Ukraine's 27.
How do the Ukraine and Germany air forces compare in size?
Germany's air force is 2.6 times larger than Ukraine's in terms of total active aircraft (70 vs 27).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ukraine or Germany?
Germany has 302 aircraft on order compared to Ukraine's 2.