Russian Air Force (2023)

Current Active Inventory: 384 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 384 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: 384

192 / 384
Total available aircraft assuming a Below Average Readiness Rate of 50.0%.

269 / 384
Total available aircraft assuming an Average Readiness Rate of 70.0%.

288 / 384
Total available aircraft assuming an Above Average Readiness Rate of 75.0%.

307 / 384
Total available aircraft assuming an Excellent Readiness Rate of 80.0%.

TvR:
43.6

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:
23/128

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: 143 units
Support: 229 units
Training: 12 units
Future: 54 units

Suppliers

Primary (1)

Secondary (3)

Fighters (139)

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

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

32

MiG-31

Interceptor

30

Su-30SM

Multirole

22

Su-24

Strike

19

MiG-29KR

Multirole

18

Su-33

Multirole

18

Su-27/UB

Multirole

Total Units: 139 (36%)

Close-Air Support (4)

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

OUTLOOK

STABLE

4

Su-25UTG

Close-Air Support

Total Units: 4 (1%)

Helicopters (122)

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

OUTLOOK

STABLE

90

Ka-27

Anti-Submarine Warfare

12

Mi-8/17

Multi-Mission

10

Ka-29

Anti-Submarine Warfare

3

Ka-52K

Attack

3

Ka-31

Anti-Submarine Warfare

2

Mi-24/35

Gunship/Transport

2

Ka-28

Anti-Submarine Warfare

Total Units: 122 (32%)

Transports (40)

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

OUTLOOK

STABLE

26

An-26

Tactical

5

An-72

Tactical

4

An-140

Tactical

2

An-12

Tactical

1

Tu-154

VIP/Utility

1

An-24

Tactical

1

IL-18D

Tactical

Total Units: 40 (10%)

Trainers (12)

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

OUTLOOK

POSITIVE

6

Tu-134

Flight/Crew Trainer

3

Mi-29KUBR

Fighter Trainer

2

L-39

Advanced Jet Trainer

1

IL-20

Flight/Crew Trainer

Total Units: 12 (3%)

Special-Mission (67)

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

OUTLOOK

STABLE

28

Tu-142

Maritime Patrol/ASW

21

IL-38

Maritime Patrol

6

Be-12

Search & Rescue

4

An-12

Search & Rescue

3

Ka-31

Airborne Early Warning

2

IL-22

Electronic Warfare

2

IL-20

Maritime Patrol

1

Be-200

Maritime Patrol

Total Units: 67 (17%)

On Order (54)

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

44

Su-30SM

Multirole

10

Yak-130

Advanced Jet Trainer

Total Units: 54

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