Air Forces comparison: 
Ukraine vs 
United States
United States's air force fields 12,899 active aircraft — 38:1 Ukraine's 343.
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UkraineWorld #28
13.7
AIRS Index / 100
United States leads on 7 of 7 categories
United StatesWorld #1
100.0
Ukraine
United States
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Ukraine | United States | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Ukraine Air Force | United States Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 343 | 12,899 | 🇺🇸 38× |
| Aircraft on order | 91 | 3,120 | 🇺🇸 34× |
| Combat aircraft | 142 | 3,002 | 🇺🇸 21× |
| Combat share of fleet | 41.4 % | 23.3 % | 🇺🇦 1.8× |
| Aircraft types in service | 18 | 94 | 🇺🇸 5.2× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 68 % | United States · 94 % |
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| Bombers | 0 | 147 | 🇺🇸 |
| Helicopters | 130 | 5,490 | 🇺🇸 42× |
| Transport aircraft | 27 | 1,371 | 🇺🇸 51× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 2 | 1,230 | 🇺🇸 615× |
| Trainers | 42 | 1,466 | 🇺🇸 35× |
| UAVs | 0 | 193 | 🇺🇸 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Ukraine or United States?
United States has more military aircraft with 12,899 active aircraft compared to Ukraine's 343, a difference of 12,556 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Ukraine or United States?
United States has more combat aircraft with 3,002 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Ukraine's 142.
Which country has more military helicopters, Ukraine or United States?
United States operates more military helicopters with 5,490 compared to Ukraine's 130.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Ukraine or United States?
United States has more transport aircraft with 1,371 compared to Ukraine's 27.
How do the Ukraine and United States air forces compare in size?
United States's air force is 50.8 times larger than Ukraine's in terms of total active aircraft (1,371 vs 27).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Ukraine or United States?
United States has 3,120 aircraft on order compared to Ukraine's 91.