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Russian Air Force (2023)


Current Active Inventory: 3,652 Aircraft


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Last Updated: 02/13/2023 | © www.WDMMA.org


The following represents an overview of the modern aerial fighting capabilities of the Russian Air Force (2023). The service currently counts 3,652 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.
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Total Aircraft: 3,652
1,826 / 3,652
Total available aircraft assuming a Below Average Readiness Rate of 50.0%.
2,556 / 3,652
Total available aircraft assuming an Average Readiness Rate of 70.0%.
2,739 / 3,652
Total available aircraft assuming an Above Average Readiness Rate of 75.0%.
2,922 / 3,652
Total available aircraft assuming an Excellent Readiness Rate of 80.0%.
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TvR:
114.2
This service's TrueValue Rating formulated by assessment of an air service's current strengths and weaknesses matched against the top performer - the USAF (242.9).
Global Rank:
3/128
This air service's Global Rank when compared to the rest of the national powers of WDMMA. A total of 128 air services from 101 nations are currently tracked. View the current ranking.
FORCE CONCENTRATION:
Attack: 1,230 units
Support: 1,935 units
Training: 487 units
Future: 729 units


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Fighters (912)


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

OUTLOOK
POSITIVE
273
Su-24M2/MR
Strike
127
Su-34/M
Strike
110
Su-30SM/M2
Multirole
110
Su-35S
Multirole
101
Su-27/SM
Multirole
90
MiG-31B/BS/BM/+
Interceptor
70
MiG-29/UB
Multirole
15
MiG-29SMT
Multirole
10
Su-57
Multirole
6
MiG-35S/UB
Multirole

Total Units: 912 (25%)




Bombers (121)


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

OUTLOOK
POSITIVE
59
Tu-22M/M3/M3M
Strategic
47
Tu-95MS/MSM
Maritime Patrol/Attack
15
Tu-160M
Strategic

Total Units: 121 (3%)




Close-Air Support (197)


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

OUTLOOK
STABLE
197
Su-25/UB/BM/SM
Close-Air Support

Total Units: 197 (5%)




Helicopters (1,430)


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

OUTLOOK
POSITIVE
786
Mi-8/17
Multi-Mission
328
Mi-24/35
Gunship/Transport
115
Ka-52
Attack
103
Mi-28A/N/NM
Attack
44
Mi-26
Heavy-Lift
36
Ka-226
Utility
6
Ka-27
Anti-Submarine Warfare
5
SA355
Light Utility
3
H215M
Medium-Lift
4
Mi-2
Light Utility

Total Units: 1,430 (39%)




Transports (410)


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

OUTLOOK
POSITIVE
115
An-26
Tactical
119
IL-76M/MD/MF
Strategic
57
An-12
Tactical
53
L-410
Utility
31
An-72
Tactical
15
An-148
Tactical
5
Tu-134
VIP/Airliner
4
An-124
Strategic
3
An-22
Strategic
3
An-140
Utility
3
IL-18
Airliner/Utility
2
Tu-154
VIP/Airliner

Total Units: 410 (11%)




Trainers (487)


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

OUTLOOK
POSITIVE
150
L-39
Advanced Jet Trainer
112
Yak-130
Advanced Jet Trainer
50
Ansat
Helo Trainer
40
Tu-134
Airliner Trainer
39
Mi-2
Helo Trainer
38
Su-27
Fighter Trainer
28
DA42
Flight Trainer
17
Mi-28
Attack Helo Trainer
13
Mi-29UBT
Fighter Trainer

Total Units: 487 (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 (1%)




Special-Mission (76)


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

OUTLOOK
STABLE
27
IL-20/22
ELINT
16
An-30
Reconnaissance
15
A-50/100
Airborne Early Warning
6
Tu-214R/ON/PU
Electronic Warfare
4
An-12
Electronic Warfare
3
IL-80
Airborne Command Post
1
An-26
Reconnaissance
1
IL-76M
Reconnaissance
1
Tu-134
Reconnaissance
1
Tu-154
Reconnaissance
1
An-140
Reconnaissance

Total Units: 76 (2%)




On Order (729)


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

100
IL-276MTA
Tactical Transport
98
Mi-28N
Attack Helo
75
Su-57
Multirole
65
Ka-52
Attack Helo
62
IL-112
Tactical Transport
50
Tu-160M2
Strategic Bomber
42
Mi-28UB
Attack/Training Helo
40
Su-34
Strike
31
IL-78
Aerial Refueling
30
Su-35
Multirole
25
MiG-35UB
Fighter Trainer
25
Yak-130
Advanced Jet Trainer
20
IL-76MD-90A
Strategic Transport
15
Mi-26
Heavy-Lift
14
DA42
Flight Trainer
10
Mi-17
Multi-Mission
10
IL-96
Airliner
8
Mi-38
Medium-Lift
4
MiG-29UB
Fighter Trainer
2
An-148
Tactical
2
Let L-410
Airliner
1
An-124
Strategic

Total Units: 729




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