Air Forces comparison: Belarus vs Ukraine
Belarus operates 205 active military aircraft vs 342 for Ukraine. The breakdown includes 100 vs 137 combat aircraft, 80 vs 136 helicopters, 4 vs 27 transport aircraft, 21 vs 42 trainers (Belarus vs Ukraine). Belarus has 4 aircraft on order vs 2 for Ukraine. The Belarus air force is officially the Air Force and Air Defence Forces of the Republic of Belarus, while Ukraine's is the Ukraine Air Force.
Air Force and Air Defence Forces of the Republic of Belarus 🇧🇾
| Official Name | Air Force and Air Defence Forces of the Republic of Belarus |
| Local Name | Ваенна-паветраныя сілы і войскі супрацьпаветранай абароны |
| Active aircraft | 205 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 4 |
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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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Belarusian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
100 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
80 | |
Training
|
21 | |
Transport
|
4 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Ukrainian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
137 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
136 | |
|
Training
|
42 | |
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Transport
|
27 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Belarusian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Ukrainian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Belarus or Ukraine?
Ukraine has more military aircraft with 342 active aircraft compared to Belarus's 205, a difference of 137 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Belarus or Ukraine?
Ukraine has more combat aircraft with 137 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Belarus's 100.
Which country has more military helicopters, Belarus or Ukraine?
Ukraine operates more military helicopters with 136 compared to Belarus's 80.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Belarus or Ukraine?
Ukraine has more transport aircraft with 27 compared to Belarus's 4.
How do the Belarus and Ukraine air forces compare in size?
Ukraine's air force is 6.8 times larger than Belarus's in terms of total active aircraft (27 vs 4).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Belarus or Ukraine?
Belarus has 4 aircraft on order compared to Ukraine's 2.