This is a list of Russian military aircraft currently in service across three branches of the Russian Armed Forces, as well as in the National Guard of Russia. The list further encompasses Russia's experimental aircraft and those currently in development.

This is a list of military aircraft currently in service with the Russian Air Force as of 2024. It belongs under larger Russian Aerospace Forces branch, established on 1 August 2015 with merging of the Russian Air Force and the Russian Aerospace Defence Forces .

Oct 12, 2024 · Russia maintains one of the world’s largest and most formidable fleets of combat aircraft on the planet. These aircraft range from advanced fighter jets to long-range bombers to attack...

Apr 11, 2024 · The VVS operates several fighter jet types, with most of them being built and/or marketed by Sukhoi. The service branch has suffered significant losses during the war in Ukraine.

Current aircraft of the Russian Air Force including attack, fighter, bomber, transport, and special mission types.

Dec 30, 2024 · The following represents an overview of the modern aerial fighting capabilities of the Russian Air Force (2025). The service currently counts 3,677 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.

Feb 14, 2022 · Present-day Russian fighter jets have their origins in the formidable Cold War-era Soviet Union fighter jets designed to counter the threat of the American strategic nuclear bombers and challenge the air supremacy of United States jet fighters.

Soviet/Russian jets have long been a fixture military aviation, and look set to remain so. Let’s have a look at some of the best Russian fighter jets produced by the former Soviet machine.

Mar 13, 2024 · The Russian Air Force boasts 912 fighter jets, with almost 25% for interception missions - essential in assessing military capabilities. The MiG-31 item outperforms many 4th gen combat aircraft, offering advanced capabilities in interception and missile engagement.

Feb 27, 2025 · This lineup showcases the top 10 most powerful Russian aircraft, their capabilities, and how they compare to the world’s leading fighter jets. 1. Su-75 Checkmate (6th Generation Stealth Fighter) The Su-75 Checkmate is Russia’s latest sixth-generation fighter jet, designed to rival the F-35 Lightning II at a fraction of the