Largest Air Forces in the World

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Interactive MapIntroductionBiggest Air Forces in the WorldLargest Air ForcesLargest Air Force in the WorldNumber of Aircraft by CountryAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAngolaArgentinaArmeniaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahrainBangladeshBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBhutanBoliviaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBrazilBruneiBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaCentral African RepublicChadChileColombiaCroatiaCubaCyprusCzech RepublicDemocratic Republic of the CongoDenmarkDjiboutiEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFinlandFranceGabonGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGreeceGuatemalaGuineaGuyanaHondurasHungaryIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsraelItalyIvory CoastJamaicaJapanJordanKazakhstanKenyaKuwaitKyrgyzstanLaosLatviaLebanonLesothoLibyaLithuaniaLuxembourgMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMauritaniaMexicoMoldovaMongoliaMontenegroMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNepalNetherlandsNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNorth KoreaNorwayOmanPakistanPanamaParaguayPeople's Republic of ChinaPeruPhilippinesPolandPortugalQatarRepublic of MacedoniaRomaniaRussiaRwandaSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSlovakiaSloveniaSouth AfricaSouth KoreaSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSwedenSwitzerlandSyriaTaiwanTanzaniaThailandThe BahamasThe GambiaTogoTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkeyTurkmenistanUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited States of AmericaUruguayUzbekistanVenezuelaVietnamYemenZambiaZimbabweFAQsWho has the largest air force in the world ?How many aircraft does Russia have ?How many aircraft does the US have ?

Introduction

The world’s largest air forces vary in size and strength by country, with the United States having the largest air force, followed by Russia and China. The US has over 13,000 aircraft, with a significant number of planes belonging to the Army and Navy. Russia, on the other hand, has a total of 8,346 aircraft, with over 3,800 belonging to the air force alone. China’s air force is smaller in size but still formidable, with a total of 3,285 aircraft.

Regional trends show that many countries in the Middle East and Asia have large air forces. For example, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Iran all have air forces with over 300 aircraft. Additionally, many countries in Southeast Asia, such as Indonesia and Thailand, have significant air forces, although they are smaller in size than those of their Middle Eastern counterparts.

It is also interesting to note that some countries, such as France and Japan, have significant numbers of aircraft belonging to their navy. Furthermore, while some countries have a strong air force but a small army or navy presence, others, like the United States of America, have many planes belonging to all three branches of the military, participating in making the country one of the largest militaries in the world.

Biggest Air Forces in the World

#CountryAir Force AircraftArmy AircraftNavy AircraftTotal Aircraft
1United States of America5,2174,4092,46413,247
2Russia3,8633104,173
3People's Republic of China1,9918574373,285
4India1,7152322392,186
5Egypt1,0621,062
6North Korea946946
7South Korea898611691,595
8Pakistan810544321,386
9Japan7463923111,449
10Saudi Arabia6908056897
11Turkey612398471,057
12Israel597597
13France5703061791,055
14Algeria53418552
15Brazil5249164679
16Taiwan51620025741
17United Kingdom5118498693
18Italy503255104862
19Syria452452
20Canada380380
21Germany37118462617
22Spain3658949503
23Greece36324623632
24Iran3437931543
25Mexico326143469
26United Arab Emirates323554
27Angola299299
28Colombia29513227454
29Australia28212523430
30Myanmar2755280
31Indonesia26015150461
32Poland25614535436
33Jordan255255
34Morocco2445249
35Singapore244244
36Kazakhstan237237
37Thailand23019940469
38South Africa225225
39Ukraine2079813318
40Chile2053550290
41Belarus201201
42Vietnam20116217
43Uzbekistan200200
44Afghanistan196270
45Sudan192192
46Iraq181180361
47Yemen177177
48Bangladesh173134190
49Venezuela1676425256
50Finland16527192
51Philippines16517182
52Qatar165165
53Norway161161
54Switzerland158158
55Peru1535535243
56Sweden151204
57Tunisia151151
58Azerbaijan149149
59Romania1443147
60Nigeria1355140
61Oman128128
62Argentina1237223218
63Malaysia1191411144
64Serbia117117
65Belgium115115
66Denmark115115
67Libya11410127
68Bahrain1082110
69Kenya10645151
70Austria102102
71Kuwait97299
72Zambia9797
73Czech Republic9292
74Zimbabwe9090
75Netherlands86156
76Sri Lanka82486
77Turkmenistan8282
78Cuba8080
79Ethiopia801090
80Croatia7878
81Lebanon7676
82Portugal7575
83Bulgaria63366
84Georgia6266
85Ecuador573719113
86El Salvador5757
87Hungary5555
88Bolivia539163
89Armenia5264
90Slovakia5050
91Uganda4949
92New Zealand4747
93Botswana4646
94Democratic Republic of the Congo4646
95Honduras43144
96Uruguay43750
97Paraguay40141
98Panama3939
99Slovenia3737
100Tanzania3737
101Chad3535
102Eritrea3333
103Guatemala3333
104Laos3232
105Cameroon3131
106Namibia3030
107Mali2929
108Brunei2727
109Senegal2626
110Mauritania2525
111Cambodia2323
112Gabon2323
113Ireland2323
114Rwanda2323
115Jamaica2222
116Ghana2020
117Republic of Macedonia2020
118Albania1919
119Bosnia and Herzegovina1919
120Burkina Faso1818
121Equatorial Guinea1818
122Mozambique1818
123South Sudan1818
124Burundi1717
125Nicaragua1717
126Togo1717
127Niger1616
128Nepal1414
129Malawi1313
130Djibouti1212
131Mongolia1111
132Montenegro1111
133Guinea1010
134Lithuania1010
135Malta1010
136Guyana88
137Lesotho88
138Estonia66
139Kyrgyzstan66
140Ivory Coast55
141Madagascar55
142Eswatini55
143Cyprus44
144Latvia44
145Sierra Leone44
146Central African Republic33
147Maldives33
148Seychelles33
149Suriname33
150The Bahamas33
151Belize22
152Bhutan22
153Trinidad and Tobago22
154Benin11
155Luxembourg11
156Moldova13
157The Gambia11

Largest Air Forces

The ten countries with the largest air forces in the world are the United States, Russia, China, India, Egypt, North Korea, South Korea, Pakistan, Japan, and Saudi Arabia. The country with the largest air force in the world is the US, with 5,217 aircraft in its air force. Russia las the second largest air force in the world with 3,863 aircraft, while China has 1,991 aircraft. India is the fourth country with the largest air force with 1,715 aircraft, while Egypt has 1,062. North Korea has the sixth largest air force with 946 aircraft, South Korea has the seventh largest air force in the world with 898 aircraft, and Pakistan has the eighth largest air force with 810 aircraft. Japan has 746 aircraft in its Air Force, and Saudi Arabia is the tenth country with the largest air force in the world with 690 aircraft. Each of these countries has its own unique set of needs and uses for its air force, whether it be for defense, surveillance, or military operations.

Here are the top 10 largest air forces in the world:

1. United States – 5,217
2. Russia – 3,863
3. China – 1,991
4. India – 1,715
5. Egypt – 1,062
6. North Korea – 946
7. South Korea – 898
8. Pakistan – 810
9. Japan – 746
10. Saudi Arabia – 690

Largest Air Force in the World

The country with the largest air force in the world is the United States of America, with 5,217 aircraft in its Air Force. The US Air Force (USAF) is the aerial warfare branch of the United States Armed Forces and is responsible for maintaining the air superiority of the country’s military. The USAF is also the largest and most technologically advanced air force in the world, with a wide variety of aircraft, including fighter jets, bombers, transport planes, and helicopters. Its fleet includes iconic planes such as the F-22 Raptor, the F-35 Lightning II, and the B-52 Stratofortress.

Number of Aircraft by Country

Afghanistan

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270

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Albania

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19

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#118

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19

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Algeria

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534

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18

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552

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#21

Angola

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299

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#27

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299

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#34

Argentina

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123

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#62

Army Aircraft

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72

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#25

Navy Aircraft

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23

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#26

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218

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#45

Armenia

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52

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#89

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64

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#86

Australia

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282

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#29

Army Aircraft

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125

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#18

Navy Aircraft

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23

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#27

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430

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#30

Austria

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102

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#70

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102

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#72

Azerbaijan

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149

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#58

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149

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#61

Bahrain

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108

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#68

Navy Aircraft

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2

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#42

Total Aircraft

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110

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#71

Bangladesh

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173

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#48

Army Aircraft

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13

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#33

Navy Aircraft

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4

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#38

Total Aircraft

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190

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#52

Belarus

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201

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#41

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201

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#48

Belgium

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115

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#65

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115

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#68

Belize

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2

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#151

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2

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#152

Benin

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1

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#154

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1

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#155

Bhutan

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2

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#152

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2

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#153

Bolivia

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53

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#88

Army Aircraft

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9

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#36

Navy Aircraft

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1

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#44

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63

Ranked in the World

#87

Bosnia and Herzegovina

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19

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#119

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19

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#119

Botswana

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46

Ranked in the World

#93

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46

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#94

Brazil

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524

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#15

Army Aircraft

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91

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#20

Navy Aircraft

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64

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#11

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679

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#16

Brunei

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27

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#108

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27

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#108

Bulgaria

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63

Ranked in the World

#83

Navy Aircraft

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3

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#40

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66

Ranked in the World

#84

Burkina Faso

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18

Ranked in the World

#120

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18

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#120

Burundi

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17

Ranked in the World

#124

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17

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#124

Cambodia

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23

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#111

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23

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#111

Cameroon

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31

Ranked in the World

#105

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31

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#105

Canada

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380

Ranked in the World

#20

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380

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#31

Central African Republic

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3

Ranked in the World

#146

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3

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#146

Chad

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35

Ranked in the World

#101

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35

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#101

Chile

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205

Ranked in the World

#40

Army Aircraft

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35

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#30

Navy Aircraft

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50

Ranked in the World

#14

Total Aircraft

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290

Ranked in the World

#35

Colombia

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295

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#28

Army Aircraft

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132

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#17

Navy Aircraft

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27

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#23

Total Aircraft

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454

Ranked in the World

#27

Croatia

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78

Ranked in the World

#80

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78

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#81

Cuba

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80

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#78

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80

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#80

Cyprus

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4

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#143

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4

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#143

Czech Republic

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92

Ranked in the World

#73

Total Aircraft

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92

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#75

Democratic Republic of the Congo

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46

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#94

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46

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#95

Denmark

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115

Ranked in the World

#66

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115

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#69

Djibouti

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12

Ranked in the World

#130

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12

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#130

Ecuador

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57

Ranked in the World

#85

Army Aircraft

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37

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#29

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19

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#29

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113

Ranked in the World

#70

Egypt

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1,062

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1,062

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Egypt has the fifth largest air force in the world, with a total of 1,062 aircraft. Egypt has a long history of military involvement in the Middle East and Africa, and its air force plays a key role in supporting the country's strategic objectives. Egypt has invested heavily in its air force over the years, with a focus on acquiring advanced aircraft and weaponry. The country also benefits from its strategic location, which allows it to project power across the region.

El Salvador

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57

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#86

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57

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#88

Equatorial Guinea

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18

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#121

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18

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#121

Eritrea

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33

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#102

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33

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#102

Estonia

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6

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#138

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6

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#138

Eswatini

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5

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#140

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5

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#140

Ethiopia

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80

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#79

Army Aircraft

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10

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#34

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90

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#76

Finland

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165

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#50

Army Aircraft

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27

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#31

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192

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#50

France

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570

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#13

Army Aircraft

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306

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#7

Navy Aircraft

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179

Ranked in the World

#6

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1,055

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#10

Gabon

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23

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#112

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23

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#112

Georgia

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62

Ranked in the World

#84

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66

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#85

Germany

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371

Ranked in the World

#21

Army Aircraft

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184

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#13

Navy Aircraft

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62

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#12

Total Aircraft

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617

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#18

Ghana

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20

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#116

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20

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#116

Greece

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363

Ranked in the World

#23

Army Aircraft

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246

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#9

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23

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#28

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632

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#17

Guatemala

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33

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#103

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33

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#103

Guinea

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10

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#133

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10

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#133

Guyana

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8

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#136

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8

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Honduras

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43

Ranked in the World

#95

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1

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#45

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44

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#96

Hungary

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55

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#87

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55

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#89

India

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1,715

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#4

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232

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#10

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239

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#5

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2,186

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India has the fourth largest air force in the world, with a total of 2,186 aircraft. India's air force has been growing steadily over the years, with a focus on modernizing its fleet and expanding its capabilities. The country faces a number of security challenges, including border disputes with Pakistan and China, as well as ongoing tensions with neighboring countries. India's air force is seen as a critical component of its defense strategy, providing the country with the ability to project power and respond to potential threats.

Indonesia

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260

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#31

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151

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#15

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50

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#15

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461

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#26

Iran

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343

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#24

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79

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#24

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31

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#22

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543

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#22

Iraq

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181

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#46

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180

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#14

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361

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Ireland

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23

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#113

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23

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#113

Israel

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597

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#12

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597

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#19

Italy

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503

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#18

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255

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#8

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104

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#8

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862

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#13

Ivory Coast

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5

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#141

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5

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#141

Jamaica

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22

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#115

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22

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#115

Japan

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746

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#9

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392

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#6

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311

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#3

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1,449

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Japan has the ninth largest air force in the world, with a total of 1,449 aircraft. Japan's air force is one of the most technologically advanced in the world, with a focus on acquiring advanced fighter jets and other cutting-edge technology. The country faces a number of security challenges, including ongoing tensions with neighboring North Korea and territorial disputes with China.

Jordan

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255

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#33

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255

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#39

Kazakhstan

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237

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#36

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237

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#43

Kenya

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106

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#69

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45

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#28

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151

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#59

Kuwait

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97

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#71

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2

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#43

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99

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#73

Kyrgyzstan

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6

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#139

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6

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#139

Laos

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32

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#104

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32

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#104

Latvia

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4

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#144

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4

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#144

Lebanon

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76

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#81

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76

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#82

Lesotho

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8

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#137

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8

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#137

Libya

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114

Ranked in the World

#67

Army Aircraft

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10

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#35

Total Aircraft

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127

Ranked in the World

#66

Lithuania

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10

Ranked in the World

#134

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10

Ranked in the World

#134

Luxembourg

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1

Ranked in the World

#155

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1

Ranked in the World

#156

Madagascar

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5

Ranked in the World

#142

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5

Ranked in the World

#142

Malawi

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13

Ranked in the World

#129

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13

Ranked in the World

#129

Malaysia

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119

Ranked in the World

#63

Army Aircraft

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14

Ranked in the World

#32

Navy Aircraft

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11

Ranked in the World

#34

Total Aircraft

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144

Ranked in the World

#63

Maldives

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3

Ranked in the World

#147

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3

Ranked in the World

#147

Mali

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29

Ranked in the World

#107

Total Aircraft

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29

Ranked in the World

#107

Malta

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10

Ranked in the World

#135

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10

Ranked in the World

#135

Mauritania

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25

Ranked in the World

#110

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25

Ranked in the World

#110

Mexico

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326

Ranked in the World

#25

Navy Aircraft

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143

Ranked in the World

#7

Total Aircraft

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469

Ranked in the World

#24

Moldova

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1

Ranked in the World

#156

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3

Ranked in the World

#148

Mongolia

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11

Ranked in the World

#131

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11

Ranked in the World

#131

Montenegro

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11

Ranked in the World

#132

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11

Ranked in the World

#132

Morocco

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244

Ranked in the World

#34

Navy Aircraft

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5

Ranked in the World

#36

Total Aircraft

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249

Ranked in the World

#40

Mozambique

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18

Ranked in the World

#122

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18

Ranked in the World

#122

Myanmar

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275

Ranked in the World

#30

Army Aircraft

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5

Ranked in the World

#37

Total Aircraft

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280

Ranked in the World

#36

Namibia

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30

Ranked in the World

#106

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30

Ranked in the World

#106

Nepal

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14

Ranked in the World

#128

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14

Ranked in the World

#128

Netherlands

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86

Ranked in the World

#75

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156

Ranked in the World

#58

New Zealand

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47

Ranked in the World

#92

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47

Ranked in the World

#93

Nicaragua

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17

Ranked in the World

#125

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17

Ranked in the World

#125

Niger

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16

Ranked in the World

#127

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16

Ranked in the World

#127

Nigeria

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135

Ranked in the World

#60

Navy Aircraft

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5

Ranked in the World

#37

Total Aircraft

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140

Ranked in the World

#64

North Korea

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946

Ranked in the World

#6

Total Aircraft

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946

Ranked in the World

#11

North Korea has the sixth largest air force in the world, with a total of 946 aircraft. North Korea's air force is largely made up of outdated Soviet-era planes, but the country has been investing heavily in modernizing its fleet in recent years. The country's air force plays a critical role in defending against potential attacks and projecting power in the region. Despite facing a number of economic and political challenges, North Korea remains committed to investing in its military capabilities.

Norway

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161

Ranked in the World

#53

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161

Ranked in the World

#56

Oman

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128

Ranked in the World

#61

Total Aircraft

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128

Ranked in the World

#65

Pakistan

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810

Ranked in the World

#8

Army Aircraft

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544

Ranked in the World

#4

Navy Aircraft

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32

Ranked in the World

#21

Total Aircraft

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1,386

Ranked in the World

#7

Pakistan has the eighth largest air force in the world, with a total of 1,386 aircraft. Pakistan's air force has been growing steadily over the years, with a focus on modernizing its fleet and expanding its capabilities. The country faces a number of security challenges, including ongoing tensions with neighboring India and a growing threat from terrorism. Pakistan's air force is seen as a critical component of its defense strategy, providing the country with the ability to project power and respond to potential threats.

Panama

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39

Ranked in the World

#98

Total Aircraft

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39

Ranked in the World

#98

Paraguay

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40

Ranked in the World

#97

Navy Aircraft

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1

Ranked in the World

#46

Total Aircraft

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41

Ranked in the World

#97

People's Republic of China

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1,991

Ranked in the World

#3

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857

Ranked in the World

#2

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437

Ranked in the World

#2

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3,285

Ranked in the World

#3

The country with the third largest air force in the world is China, with a total of 3,285 aircraft. The Chinese air force has been rapidly expanding over the past few decades, with a focus on modernizing its fleet to keep pace with other major powers. China's increasing economic and geopolitical influence has allowed it to invest heavily in its military, including the air force. The country's air force is also seen as an important tool for projecting power in the region and defending against potential threats.

Peru

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153

Ranked in the World

#55

Army Aircraft

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55

Ranked in the World

#27

Navy Aircraft

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35

Ranked in the World

#19

Total Aircraft

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243

Ranked in the World

#42

Philippines

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165

Ranked in the World

#51

Navy Aircraft

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17

Ranked in the World

#31

Total Aircraft

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182

Ranked in the World

#53

Poland

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256

Ranked in the World

#32

Army Aircraft

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145

Ranked in the World

#16

Navy Aircraft

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35

Ranked in the World

#20

Total Aircraft

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436

Ranked in the World

#29

Portugal

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75

Ranked in the World

#82

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75

Ranked in the World

#83

Qatar

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165

Ranked in the World

#52

Total Aircraft

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165

Ranked in the World

#55

Republic of Macedonia

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20

Ranked in the World

#117

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20

Ranked in the World

#117

Romania

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144

Ranked in the World

#59

Navy Aircraft

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3

Ranked in the World

#41

Total Aircraft

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147

Ranked in the World

#62

Russia

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3,863

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#2

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310

Ranked in the World

#4

Total Aircraft

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4,173

Ranked in the World

#2

Russia has the second largest air force in the world with 3,863 aircraft. This is because the country places a high priority on military development and has a long history of investing in its military forces. Additionally, Russia has a vast territory to defend, which requires a large and powerful air force to protect its borders.

Rwanda

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23

Ranked in the World

#114

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23

Ranked in the World

#114

Saudi Arabia

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690

Ranked in the World

#10

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80

Ranked in the World

#23

Navy Aircraft

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56

Ranked in the World

#13

Total Aircraft

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897

Ranked in the World

#12

Saudi Arabia has the tenth largest air force in the world with 690 aircraft. The country's large air force is largely due to its strategic location and its role as a key player in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia has a history of investing heavily in its military, and its air force plays an important role in its national defense strategy.

Senegal

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26

Ranked in the World

#109

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26

Ranked in the World

#109

Serbia

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117

Ranked in the World

#64

Total Aircraft

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117

Ranked in the World

#67

Seychelles

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3

Ranked in the World

#148

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3

Ranked in the World

#149

Sierra Leone

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4

Ranked in the World

#145

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4

Ranked in the World

#145

Singapore

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244

Ranked in the World

#35

Total Aircraft

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244

Ranked in the World

#41

Slovakia

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50

Ranked in the World

#90

Total Aircraft

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50

Ranked in the World

#90

Slovenia

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37

Ranked in the World

#99

Total Aircraft

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37

Ranked in the World

#99

South Africa

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225

Ranked in the World

#38

Total Aircraft

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225

Ranked in the World

#44

South Korea

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898

Ranked in the World

#7

Army Aircraft

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611

Ranked in the World

#3

Navy Aircraft

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69

Ranked in the World

#10

Total Aircraft

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1,595

Ranked in the World

#5

South Korea has the seventh largest air force in the world, with a total of 1,595 aircraft. South Korea's air force is seen as one of the most technologically advanced in the world, with a focus on acquiring advanced fighter jets and other cutting-edge technology. The country faces ongoing tensions with North Korea, which has driven its investment in military capabilities. South Korea's air force is also an important tool for projecting power in the region and supporting the country's strategic objectives.

South Sudan

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18

Ranked in the World

#123

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18

Ranked in the World

#123

Spain

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365

Ranked in the World

#22

Army Aircraft

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89

Ranked in the World

#21

Navy Aircraft

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49

Ranked in the World

#16

Total Aircraft

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503

Ranked in the World

#23

Sri Lanka

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82

Ranked in the World

#76

Navy Aircraft

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4

Ranked in the World

#39

Total Aircraft

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86

Ranked in the World

#78

Sudan

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192

Ranked in the World

#45

Total Aircraft

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192

Ranked in the World

#51

Suriname

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3

Ranked in the World

#149

Total Aircraft

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3

Ranked in the World

#150

Sweden

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151

Ranked in the World

#56

Total Aircraft

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204

Ranked in the World

#47

Switzerland

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158

Ranked in the World

#54

Total Aircraft

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158

Ranked in the World

#57

Syria

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452

Ranked in the World

#19

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452

Ranked in the World

#28

Taiwan

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516

Ranked in the World

#16

Army Aircraft

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200

Ranked in the World

#11

Navy Aircraft

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25

Ranked in the World

#24

Total Aircraft

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741

Ranked in the World

#14

Tanzania

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37

Ranked in the World

#100

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37

Ranked in the World

#100

Thailand

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230

Ranked in the World

#37

Army Aircraft

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199

Ranked in the World

#12

Navy Aircraft

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40

Ranked in the World

#18

Total Aircraft

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469

Ranked in the World

#25

The Bahamas

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3

Ranked in the World

#150

Total Aircraft

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3

Ranked in the World

#151

The Gambia

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1

Ranked in the World

#157

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1

Ranked in the World

#157

Togo

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17

Ranked in the World

#126

Total Aircraft

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17

Ranked in the World

#126

Trinidad and Tobago

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2

Ranked in the World

#153

Total Aircraft

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2

Ranked in the World

#154

Tunisia

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151

Ranked in the World

#57

Total Aircraft

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151

Ranked in the World

#60

Turkey

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612

Ranked in the World

#11

Army Aircraft

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398

Ranked in the World

#5

Navy Aircraft

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47

Ranked in the World

#17

Total Aircraft

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1,057

Ranked in the World

#9

Turkmenistan

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82

Ranked in the World

#77

Total Aircraft

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82

Ranked in the World

#79

Uganda

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49

Ranked in the World

#91

Total Aircraft

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49

Ranked in the World

#92

Ukraine

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207

Ranked in the World

#39

Army Aircraft

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98

Ranked in the World

#19

Navy Aircraft

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13

Ranked in the World

#33

Total Aircraft

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318

Ranked in the World

#33

United Arab Emirates

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323

Ranked in the World

#26

Total Aircraft

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554

Ranked in the World

#20

United Kingdom

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511

Ranked in the World

#17

Army Aircraft

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84

Ranked in the World

#22

Navy Aircraft

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98

Ranked in the World

#9

Total Aircraft

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693

Ranked in the World

#15

United States of America

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5,217

Ranked in the World

#1

Army Aircraft

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4,409

Ranked in the World

#1

Navy Aircraft

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2,464

Ranked in the World

#1

Total Aircraft

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13,247

Ranked in the World

#1

The United States has the largest air force in the world with 5,217 aircraft. This is because the United States is one of the world's superpowers and has historically placed a high priority on military development. The US military is known for its advanced technology and equipment, and its air force is no exception. Additionally, the country has a vast territory to defend and has been involved in numerous military conflicts over the years, which has necessitated a large and powerful air force.

Uruguay

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43

Ranked in the World

#96

Navy Aircraft

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7

Ranked in the World

#35

Total Aircraft

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50

Ranked in the World

#91

Uzbekistan

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200

Ranked in the World

#43

Total Aircraft

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200

Ranked in the World

#49

Venezuela

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167

Ranked in the World

#49

Army Aircraft

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64

Ranked in the World

#26

Navy Aircraft

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25

Ranked in the World

#25

Total Aircraft

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256

Ranked in the World

#38

Vietnam

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201

Ranked in the World

#42

Navy Aircraft

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16

Ranked in the World

#32

Total Aircraft

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217

Ranked in the World

#46

Yemen

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177

Ranked in the World

#47

Total Aircraft

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177

Ranked in the World

#54

Zambia

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97

Ranked in the World

#72

Total Aircraft

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97

Ranked in the World

#74

Zimbabwe

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90

Ranked in the World

#74

Total Aircraft

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90

Ranked in the World

#77

FAQs

Who has the largest air force in the world ?

The country with the largest air force in the world is the United States of America with 5,217 aircraft.

How many aircraft does Russia have ?

Russia has 3,863 aircraft.

How many aircraft does the US have ?

The US has 5,217 aircraft in its Air Force.

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