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 most powerful air force, behind the U.S., with approximately 850,000 personnel.
- The Russian Air Force operates a substantial fleet of 4,173 aircraft, encompassing a diverse range of types.
- Its inventory includes 772 fighter aircraft, 739 dedicated attack aircraft, 445 transports, and 1,543 helicopters, of which 544 are designated as attack helicopters.
- Notable aircraft types in their fleet range from MiG-35, Yak, and Sukhoi fighters to Ilyushin and Antonov transports, and Tupolev Tu 22M and Tu 95 bombers.
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