List of countries with highest military aircraft, where India stands?

List of countries with highest military aircraft, where India stands?
The list mentioned in the copy sheds light on the top 10 countries with combat aircraft. The data is based on an article published by Global Firepower, that keeps records of the total air service strength of each country across the globe. Navigating from top to bottom, the table defines the ranking of countries for the year 2024.
The data includes both fixed-wing and rotary-wing (helicopters) aircraft from various sections of defence force, including air force, navy, marine and army aviation. Aircrafts counted in the list include fighter jets, dedicated bombers and ground-attackers, trainers (basic, advanced), special-missions platforms, transports (fixed-wing and helos), etc. Notably, the count does not include the under-development or on-order aircraft.
Where does India stand
With a total count of 2, 296 wing power, India stands at fourth position in the list of countries with the highest military aircraft. The list is topped by the United States with 13, 209, followed by Russia at second position with 4, 255 and China at third spot with 3, 204 aircraft in their respective defence fleet. Notably, the top five countries including the United States, Russia, China, India and South Korea have around 93 per cent of global combat aircraft strength.
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1. United States Air Force
The United States Air Force (USAF) maintains its top position in the world with an outstanding margin. As of 2021, the USAF possesses a massive fleet of 5,217 active aircraft, Making it the largest, most technologically advanced, and most powerful air force globally. While lacking certain fighter jets like the F-35 Lightning II or F-15 Strike Eagle, the USAF boasts 792 AH-64 75 MQ-1C Gray Eagle drones and Apache attack helicopters in its service, contributing significantly to its top-ranking position.
2. Russian Air Force
Although the Russian Air Force has diminished compared to its former Soviet Air Force counterpart, it remains a formidable and potent air force. Following the disintegration of the Soviet Union in 1992, the Russian Air Force was departed with 1,900 combat aircraft. However, Russia has continuously improved its air defense capabilities and produced powerful combat planes like the Mikoyan MIG-31 ‘Foxhound,’ which exhibits remarkable and fierce capabilities.
With a focus on high-speed warfare and strong military air defense strategies, the Russian Air Force holds the second position on the world’s air force list. It operates more than 3,000 strategic bombers and around 4,500 fighter planes such as the MiG-29 Fulcrum and MiG-25 Foxbat. Additionally, it possesses approximately 3,400 attack aircraft like the Su-24 Fencer, Su-25 Frogfoot, and Su-17 Fitter.
3. Indian Air Force
This country has achieved victory in several wars and has a history of developing its own aircraft. However, its reliance on Russian airframes puts them behind countries like Saudi Arabia and Japan, which possess F-15s.
Officially established on 8 October 1932, the country’s Defense Forces increased their recruitment base by establishing Military Schools and Sainik Schools. The Indian President serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the air force. With a substantial size, the Indian Air Force comprises 139,576 personnel on active duty and 140,000 in reserve. It operates a fleet of over 1850 aircraft, including multi-role fighter planes like Rafael, Sukhoi, HAL Tejas, and SEPECAT Jaguar.
Additionally, they possess land-based missile systems like surface-to-air and ballistic missiles. The Indian Air Force has been instrumental in various operations, including Operation Vijay, Operation Cactus, and four major wars with Pakistan.
4. People’s Liberation Army Air Force (China)
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) boasts a substantial air fleet with 1,991 military aircraft in the PLAAF, 857 in the Army, and 437 in the Navy, totaling 3,285. With approximately 330,000 personnel, the Chinese Air Force stands third in the world, ranking behind Russia in total aircraft but surpassing the Russian Air Force in terms of personnel.
Over the last two decades, the PLAAF has undergone significant advancements, making it one of the most rapidly developing air forces worldwide.
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