Air Forces comparison: Ukraine vs United States
United States's air force fields 12,784 active aircraft — 37:1 Ukraine's 342. The breakdown includes 137 vs 3,101 combat aircraft, 0 vs 147 bombers, 136 vs 5,442 helicopters, 27 vs 1,483 transport aircraft, 42 vs 1,598 trainers (Ukraine vs United States). Ukraine has 2 aircraft on order vs 3,432 for United States. The Ukraine air force is officially the Ukraine Air Force, while United States's is the United States 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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United States Air Force 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Air Force |
| Local Name | US Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 12784 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 3432 |
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Ukrainian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
137 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
136 | |
Training
|
42 | |
Transport
|
27 | |
Other
|
0 | |
United States aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
3101 | |
|
Bomber
|
147 | |
|
Helicopter
|
5442 | |
|
Training
|
1598 | |
|
Transport
|
1483 | |
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Other
|
1013 | |
Evolution of Ukrainian Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ukraine or United States?
United States has more military aircraft with 12,784 active aircraft compared to Ukraine's 342, a difference of 12,442 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ukraine or United States?
United States has more combat aircraft with 3,101 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 5,442 compared to Ukraine's 136.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ukraine or United States?
United States has more transport aircraft with 1,483 compared to Ukraine's 27.
How do the Ukraine and United States air forces compare in size?
United States's air force is 54.9 times larger than Ukraine's in terms of total active aircraft (1,483 vs 27).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ukraine or United States?
United States has 3,432 aircraft on order compared to Ukraine's 2.