Air Forces comparison: Ukraine vs Russia
Russia's air force fields 4,300 active aircraft — 13:1 Ukraine's 342. The breakdown includes 137 vs 1,524 combat aircraft, 0 vs 152 bombers, 136 vs 1,604 helicopters, 27 vs 515 transport aircraft, 42 vs 442 trainers (Ukraine vs Russia). Ukraine has 2 aircraft on order vs 677 for Russia. The Ukraine air force is officially the Ukraine Air Force, while Russia's is the Russian 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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Russian Air Force 🇷🇺
| Official Name | Russian Air Force |
| Local Name | Военно-воздушные cилы (Voenno-vozdushnye sily) |
| Active aircraft | 4300 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 677 |
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Ukrainian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
137 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
136 | |
Training
|
42 | |
Transport
|
27 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Russian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
1524 | |
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Bomber
|
152 | |
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Helicopter
|
1604 | |
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Training
|
442 | |
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Transport
|
515 | |
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Other
|
63 | |
Evolution of Ukrainian Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ukraine or Russia?
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, Ukraine or Russia?
Russia has more combat aircraft with 1,524 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ukraine's 137.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ukraine or Russia?
Russia operates more military helicopters with 1,604 compared to Ukraine's 136.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ukraine or Russia?
Russia has more transport aircraft with 515 compared to Ukraine's 27.
How do the Ukraine and Russia air forces compare in size?
Russia's air force is 19.1 times larger than Ukraine's in terms of total active aircraft (515 vs 27).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ukraine or Russia?
Russia has 677 aircraft on order compared to Ukraine's 2.