Air Forces comparison: Ukraine vs Ex-USSR
Ukraine operates 342 active military aircraft; Ex-USSR has no recorded inventory. The breakdown includes 137 vs 0 combat aircraft, 136 vs 0 helicopters, 27 vs 0 transport aircraft, 42 vs 0 trainers (Ukraine vs Ex-USSR). Ukraine has 2 aircraft on order vs 0 for Ex-USSR. The Ukraine air force is officially the Ukraine Air Force, while Ex-USSR's is the Soviet Air Forces.
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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Soviet Air Forces 🇨🇳
| Official Name | Soviet Air Forces |
| Local Name | Союз Советских Социалистических Республик (Soyuz Sovyetskikh Sotsialisticheskikh Respublik) |
| Active aircraft | 0 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Ukrainian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
137 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
136 | |
Training
|
42 | |
Transport
|
27 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Soviet aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
0 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
0 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Ukrainian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Soviet Air Force fleet
None
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ukraine or Ex-USSR?
Ukraine has more military aircraft with 342 active aircraft compared to Ex-USSR's 0, a difference of 342 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ukraine or Ex-USSR?
Ukraine has more combat aircraft with 137 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ex-USSR's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ukraine or Ex-USSR?
Ukraine operates more military helicopters with 136 compared to Ex-USSR's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ukraine or Ex-USSR?
Ukraine has more transport aircraft with 27 compared to Ex-USSR's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ukraine or Ex-USSR?
Ukraine has 2 aircraft on order compared to Ex-USSR's 0.