Russian Air Force

File:Flag of the Russian Air Force.svg

Flag of the Russian Air Force

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The marking on Russian Air Force aircraft

The Russian Air Force is the air wing of the Russian Military. It is the world's second largest air force after the United States Air Force. It is also the only air force other than the United States Air Force who use modern strategic bombers. The Russian Navy also has its own Naval Aviation force.

History

During the Cold War, the Soviet Air Force (and Air Defense Force) were as big as the United States Air Force. However, after the collapse of Soviet Union, the Russian Air Force was made much smaller because Russia did not have enough money to keep everything. However, spending on the Russian Air Force increased in the early 21st century.

Russian Air Force Media

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  Patch of the Russian Aerospace Forces

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  Roundel of Russia (1991–2010)

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  Middle emblem of the Russian Air Forces

• The Russian Federation Air Forces (Voyenno-vozdushniye sily Rossijskoj Federatsii) small emblem.

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  The organisation of the Russian Air Force in 2002

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  Sukhoi T-50, b/n 51.

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  Tupolev Tu-22M3 at Ryazan Dyagilevo

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  Макет многоцелевого транспортного самолёта (МТС). Ил-214. МАКС-2009