Russian Air Force (2023)

Current Active Inventory: 3,652 Aircraft

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.

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%.

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

Suppliers

Primary (1)

Secondary (5)

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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