5 Largest Air Forces in the World Heading into 2024

2. Russia

Aircraft Fleet: 3,652

Russia has the second largest air force in the world, with 3,652 active aircraft, including the much-famed fifth-generation fighter, Su-57. According to a report, Russia has about 10 of these jets in its arsenal, with the figure expected to touch 76 by 2028. The largest share of Russia’s fighter jets is made up by Su-27, which is 353 in number as per Flight International. It also has 273 Su-24, 240 MiG-29/35, and 195 Su-25 among others.