Air Forces comparison: Ukraine vs Poland
Overview
Ukraine operates 342 active military aircraft vs 449 for Poland.
The breakdown includes 137 vs 86 combat aircraft, 136 vs 216 helicopters, 27 vs 61 transport aircraft, 42 vs 84 trainers (Ukraine vs Poland). Ukraine has 2 aircraft on order vs 196 for Poland.
The Ukraine air force is officially the Ukraine Air Force.
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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Polish Air Force 🇵🇱
| Official Name | Polish Air Force |
| Local Name | Siły Powietrzne |
| Active aircraft | 449 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 196 |
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Ukrainian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
137 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
136 | |
Training
|
42 | |
Transport
|
27 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Polish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
86 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
216 | |
|
Training
|
84 | |
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Transport
|
61 | |
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Other
|
2 | |
Evolution of Ukrainian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Polish Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ukraine or Poland?
Poland has more military aircraft with 449 active aircraft compared to Ukraine's 342, a difference of 107 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ukraine or Poland?
Ukraine has more combat aircraft with 137 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Poland's 86.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ukraine or Poland?
Poland operates more military helicopters with 216 compared to Ukraine's 136.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ukraine or Poland?
Poland has more transport aircraft with 61 compared to Ukraine's 27.
How do the Ukraine and Poland air forces compare in size?
Poland's air force is 2.3 times larger than Ukraine's in terms of total active aircraft (61 vs 27).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ukraine or Poland?
Poland has 196 aircraft on order compared to Ukraine's 2.