Russian Air Force (2021)

Current Active Inventory: 3,829 Aircraft

Last Updated: 05/26/2021 | © www.WDMMA.org

The following represents an overview of the modern aerial fighting capabilities of the Russian Air Force (2021). The service currently counts 3,829 total units in its active aircraft inventory. The WDMMA review takes into account specific categories of aircraft covering attack, logistics, special-mission, and general support types. Inventory numbers and related aircraft types / variants are provided as-is and derived from publically-available information / sources. "Outlook" results are related to any future airframes currently under procurement though said airframes may not be delivered for service in the current year for various reasons. "Readiness Rates" are based on the published USAF standard. Due to discrepancies regarding UAV reporting between countries and sources, unmanned vehicles are currently not tracked by WDMMA.

Total Aircraft: 3,829

1,915 / 3,829
Total available aircraft assuming a Below Average Readiness Rate of 50.0%.

2,680 / 3,829
Total available aircraft assuming an Average Readiness Rate of 70.0%.

2,872 / 3,829
Total available aircraft assuming an Above Average Readiness Rate of 75.0%.

3,063 / 3,829
Total available aircraft assuming an Excellent Readiness Rate of 80.0%.

TvR:
114.2

TvR is this air service's TrueValue Rating. The value is formulated by way of assessing an air service's current strengths and weaknesses. All are matched against the top-most performer, this being the USAF which yields a TvR of 242.9.

Global Rank:
3/100

This air service's Global Rank when compared to the rest of the national powers of WDMMA. A total of 100 air services from 74 nations are currently tracked. View the current ranking.

FORCE CONCENTRATION:
Attack: 1,507 units
Support: 1,837 units
Training: 485 units
Future: 820 units

Suppliers

Primary

Secondary

Historical

Fighters (1,188)

Airframes detailed as fighter, interceptor, or general attack types including multi-role though excluding dedicated bombers and CAS.

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

274

Su-24M2/MR

Strike

251

MiG-29/35

Multirole

207

Su-27/S/SM

Multirole

132

MiG-31B/BS/BM/+

Interceptor

123

Su-30/M2/SM

Multirole

123

Su-34

Strike

78

Su-35S

Multirole

Total Units: 1,188 (31%)

Bombers (125)

Airframes developed for the strategic-level direct-attack role; typical qualities include subsonic or supersonic performance, long range, and high-altitude capabilities.

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

67

Tu-22M/M3/M3M

Strategic

42

Tu-95MS/MSM

Maritime

16

Tu-160/M

Strategic

Total Units: 125 (3%)

Close-Air Support (194)

Airframes utilized in the direct-attack role; typically featuring extended loitering and excellent low-and-slow capabilities.

OUTLOOK

STABLE

194

Su-25/UB/BM/SM

Close-Air Support

Total Units: 194 (5%)

Helicopters (1,364)

Airframes detailed as manned rotary-wing platforms used in the transport, special-mission, or direct-attack roles.

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

746

Mi-8/17/171

Multi-Mission

330

Mi-24/35

Gunship/Transport

101

Ka-52

Attack

95

Mi-28A/N/NM

Attack

44

Mi-26

Heavy-Lift

36

Ka-226

Utility

6

Ka-27

Anti-Submarine Warfare

3

H215M (AS350)

Medium-Lift

2

SA355

Light Utility

1

Mi-2

Light Utility

Total Units: 1,364 (36%)

Transports (387)

Airframes used in the dedicated hauler role, serving either military or high-government personnel or in supply / cargo delivery.

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

113

An-26

Tactical

109

IL-76M/MD/MF

Strategic

56

An-12

Tactical

43

L-410

Utility

29

An-72

Tactical

15

An-148

Tactical

5

An-22

Strategic

5

Tu-134

VIP/Airliner

4

An-124

Strategic

3

An-140

Utility

2

IL-18

Airliner/Utility

2

Tu-154

VIP/Airliner

1

IL-78

Strategic

Total Units: 387 (10%)

Trainers (485)

Airframes reserved for dedicated Basic, Advanced, Flight, and Helicopter airman training.

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

210

L-39

Advanced Jet Trainer

110

Yak-130

Advanced Jet Trainer

50

Ansat

Helicopter Trainer

37

Tu-134

Airliner Trainer

29

Mi-2

Helicopter Trainer

16

Su-27UB

Fighter Trainer

12

Mi-28

Attack Trainer

12

MiG-29UB

Fighter Trainer

9

DA42

Flight Trainer

Total Units: 485 (13%)

Aerial Tankers / Refuelers (19)

Airframes modified for the purpose of aerial fuel delivery to support allied aircraft / operations.

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

19

IL-78

Aerial Refueling

Total Units: 19 (0%)

Special-Mission (67)

Airframes modified for Special-Mission roles - typically these are dedicated, role-specific types.

OUTLOOK

STABLE

24

IL-20

ELINT

15

An-30

Reconnaissance

15

A-50/100

Airborne Early Warning

4

An-12

Electronic Warfare

3

IL-80

Airborne Command Post

2

Tu-214

Electronic Warfare

1

An-26

Reconnaissance

1

IL-76M

Reconnaissance

1

Tu-134

Reconnaissance

1

Tu-154

Reconnaissance

Total Units: 67 (2%)

On Order (820)

Aircraft set to be delivered in the current procurement year or in subsequent year(s).

100

MTA

Tactical

99

Mi-28N

Attack

86

Ka-52

Attack

78

Su-57

Multirole

62

IL-112

Light Transport

55

Mi-17/171

Medium-Lift

54

Su-35

Multirole

48

Mi-28UB

Training/Attack

50

Tu-160M2

Strategic

42

IL-76MD-90A

Strategic

34

MiG-35UB

Fighter Trainer

31

IL-78

Aerial Refueling

26

DA42

Flight Trainer

15

Su-34

Strike

15

Mi-26

Heavy-Lift

10

IL-96

Airliner

8

Mi-38

Medium-Lift

3

MiG-29UB

Fighter Trainer

2

An-148

Tactical

1

An-124

Strategic

1

Let L-410

Airliner

Total Units: 820

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