Russia is the No. 2 airpower in the world, behind the U.S, according to Globalfirepower.com.
The Russian Air Force is based in Moscow and is reported to have approximately 850,000 personnel and 4,173 aircraft, ranging from:
What the Russian Air Force Has in the Sky
As war begins with Ukraine, Russia definitely has a numbers advantage.
Key Takeaways:
- Russia holds the position of the world's second-largest airpower, surpassed only by the U.S., according to Globalfirepower.com.
- The Russian Air Force is reported to consist of approximately 850,000 personnel and a substantial fleet of 4,173 aircraft.
- This diverse fleet includes 772 fighter aircraft, 739 dedicated attack aircraft, 445 transports, and 1,543 helicopters (with 544 designated as attack helicopters), along with various other specialized aircraft types.
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