Russian Air Force (2025) Aircraft Inventory
Current Active Inventory: 3,677 Aircraft
Fighters (Making up approximately 27% of Total Strength)
Airframes classified as fighter, interceptor, or strike types including multirole and excluding dedicated bombers and CAS (Close-Air Support). Based on published procurement reports, the short-term / long-term Outlook for the category is POSITIVE. Click on individual plates to view entry details.
273
Units
Su-24M/MR
Strike
129
Units
MiG-31BM
Interceptor
114
Units
Su-35S
Multirole
91
Units
Su-30SM
Multirole
70
Units
MiG-29/UB
Fighter
47
Units
Su-27SM
Multirole
24
Units
Su-27SM3
Multirole
19
Units
Su-30M2
Multirole
18
Units
Su-27UB
Multirole
12
Units
Su-27
Air Superiority
15
Units
MiG-29SMT
Fighter
2
Units
MiG-29UBT
Fighter
6
Units
MiG-35S/UB
Multirole
Bombers (Making up approximately 3% of Total Strength)
Airframes developed for the strategic-level direct-attack delivery of airborne munitions (air-launched / air-dropped); typical qualities include subsonic or supersonic performance, long operational ranges, and high-altitude capabilities. Based on published procurement reports, the short-term / long-term Outlook for the category is POSITIVE. Click on individual plates to view entry details.
58
Units
Tu-22M/M3/M3M
Strategic
47
Units
Tu-95MS/MSM
Maritime Patrol/Attack
15
Units
Tu-160M
Strategic
Close-Air Support (CAS) (Making up approximately 5% of Total Strength)
Airframes classified for low-and-slow combat, delivering air-launched / air-dropped payloads in support of nearby allied grond forces. Based on published procurement reports, the short-term / long-term Outlook for the category is STABLE. Click on individual plates to view entry details.
192
Units
Su-25/UB/BM/SM
Close-Air Support
Helicopters (Making up approximately 42% of Total Strength)
Airframes detailed as manned rotary-wing platforms used in transport, special-mission, troop support, or direct-attack roles. Based on published procurement reports, the short-term / long-term Outlook for the category is POSITIVE. Click on individual plates to view entry details.
788
Units
Mi-8MTPR-1
Transport/Gunship
328
Units
Mi-24V/P
Gunship/Transport
112
Units
Mi-28A/N/NM
Attack
50
Units
Ansat
Light Utility
44
Units
Mi-26
Heavy-Lift
43
Units
Mi-2
Light Utility
6
Units
Ka-27
Anti-Submarine Warfare
5
Units
SA355
Light Utility
2
Units
Mi-38
Medium Utility
Transports (Making up approximately 13% of Total Strength)
Fixed-wing airframes operated in the dedicated hauling role, serving either military or high-government (VIP) personnel or in supply / cargo delivery roles at the strategic pr tactical level. Based on published procurement reports, the short-term / long-term Outlook for the category is POSITIVE. Click on individual plates to view entry details.
120
Units
IL-76M/MD/MF
Strategic
43
Units
Tu-134
VIP/Transport
15
Units
An-148
Strategic
8
Units
IL-62
VIP/Transport
3
Units
Tu-154
VIP/Airliner
Trainers (Making up approximately 7% of Total Strength)
Airframes of civilian or military market origin operated in the Basic, Advanced, General Flight, and Rotary-Wing airman training roles. Based on published procurement reports, the short-term / long-term Outlook for the category is POSITIVE. Click on individual plates to view entry details.
118
Units
L-39
Advanced Jet Trainer
109
Units
Yak-130
Advanced Jet Trainer
35
Units
DA42T
Flight Trainer
Aerial Tankers (Making up approximately 1% of Total Strength)
Airframes purpose-built or modified for the aerial fuel-delivery role in support of allied aircraft / operations. Based on published procurement reports, the short-term / long-term Outlook for the category is POSITIVE. Click on individual plates to view entry details.
20
Units
IL-78
Aerial Refueling
Special-Mission Platforms (Making up approximately 2% of Total Strength)
Airframes purpose-built or modified for specialized airborne service roles. Categories include Airborne Early Warning (AEW), Maritime Patrol (MP), and Electronic Warfare (EW). Based on published procurement reports, the short-term / long-term Outlook for the category is STABLE. Click on individual plates to view entry details.
15
Units
An-30
Reconnaissance
14
Units
A-50/100
Airborne Early Warning
3
Units
IL-80
Airborne Command Post
2
Units
Tu-214R
Reconnaissance
2
Units
Tu-214ON
Command & Control
2
Units
Tu-214PU
Command & Control
On Order / Future Procurement
Airframes set to be delivered in the current procurement year or in subsequent year(s). Click on individual plates to view entry details.
105
Units
Mi-28
Attack Helo
50
Units
Tu-160
Strat.Bomber
35
Units
MiG-29SMT
Multirole
30
Units
Su-35S
Multirole
25
Units
Yak-130
Advanced Jet Trainer
19
Units
IL-76
Strategic Transport
10
Units
IL-78
Strategic Tanker
2
Units
Mi-38
Med.Util.Helo
1
Units
An-124
Strat.Transp
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