Air Forces comparison: Ukraine vs United States
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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United States Air Force 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Air Force |
| Local Name | US Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 12860 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 3389 |
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Ukrainian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
137 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
136 | |
Training
|
42 | |
Transport
|
27 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
United States aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
3120 | |
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Bomber
|
147 | |
|
Helicopter
|
5479 | |
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Training
|
1598 | |
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Transport
|
1507 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
1009 | |
Evolution of Ukrainian Air Force fleet
Evolution of United States Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ukraine or United States?
United States has more military aircraft with 12,860 active aircraft compared to Ukraine's 342, a difference of 12,518 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ukraine or United States?
United States has more combat aircraft with 3,120 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ukraine's 137.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ukraine or United States?
United States operates more military helicopters with 5,479 compared to Ukraine's 136.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ukraine or United States?
United States has more transport aircraft with 1,507 compared to Ukraine's 27.
How do the Ukraine and United States air forces compare in size?
United States's air force is 55.8 times larger than Ukraine's in terms of total active aircraft (1,507 vs 27).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ukraine or United States?
United States has 3,389 aircraft on order compared to Ukraine's 2.