"Roughly a week ago, three Russian MiG-31 fighter aircraft (NATO designation: Foxhound) entered Estonian airspace near Vaindloo island. Although this only lasted for 12 minutes and the aircraft were intercepted, many Estonian officials are calling this "unprecedentedly brazen". Russia has denied these violations. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a look at Russian combat aircraft and what they have to offer. See for yourself if you can spot any of these in the skies over Estonia or any other Eastern European NATO-member nation."
"Understanding the aircraft in Russia's Air Force is important because they play a big part in the country's defense and global influence. Each type of aircraft has a specific job, like controlling the skies, bombing long-range targets, or using advanced technology to disrupt enemy systems. Knowing which aircraft are in use gives context to Russian military strategies and military capabilities."
Three Russian MiG-31 fighter aircraft entered Estonian airspace near Vaindloo island for 12 minutes before interception, with Russia denying violations. A review of Russian combat aircraft uses the 2025 World Air Forces report from FlightGlobal as a primary source. Aircraft are organized alphabetically with supplemental data on numbers in active service, aircraft type, and top speed, while trainer aircraft are excluded. Understanding the aircraft in Russia's Air Force is important because they influence defense posture and global power projection. Each aircraft type performs roles such as air superiority, long-range bombing, transport, and electronic warfare. The Antonov An-12 Cub is a four-engine turboprop tactical transport introduced in 1959, capable of carrying roughly 44,000 lbs and sometimes armed for combat.
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