Iscover the top 50 countries with the most powerful air forces in the world. From advanced fighter jets to cutting-edge technology, we rank these nations based on their air combat capabilities, fleet size, and technological advancements. Learn which countries dominate the skies in 2024 and how they maintain air superiority. Don’t miss this in-depth look at the world’s strongest air forces!
Rank | Country | Air Force Aircraft | Air Force Personnel |
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50 | Venezuela | 166 | 13,000 |
49 | Philippines | 171 | 16,000 |
48 | Yamen | 177 | 8,000 |
47 | Iraq | 181 | 10,000 |
46 | Bangladesh | 186 | 19,000 |
45 | Belarus | 191 | 12,000 |
44 | Sudan | 191 | 13,000 |
43 | Uzberkistan | 197 | 15,000 |
42 | Qutar | 198 | 2,500 |
41 | Ukraine | 200 | 35,000 |
40 | Vietnam | 207 | 35,000 |
39 | Chile | 209 | 12,000 |
38 | South Africa | 226 | 10,000 |
37 | Australia | 230 | 14,000 |
36 | Kazakhstan | 237 | 12,000 |
35 | Morocco | 245 | 13,500 |
34 | Singapore | 248 | 13,500 |
33 | Thailand | 252 | 40,000 |
32 | Jordan | 256 | 14,000 |
31 | Indonesia | 259 | 37,000 |
30 | Myanmar | 275 | 15,000 |
29 | Poland | 279 | 16,000 |
28 | Colombai | 301 | 13,500 |
27 | Angola | 302 | 6,000 |
26 | UAE | 323 | 4,000 |
25 | Mexico | 327 | 11,000 |
24 | Iran | 341 | 52,000 |
23 | Germany | 369 | 27,000 |
22 | Greece | 370 | 14,000 |
21 | Spain | 374 | 23,000 |
20 | Canada | 376 | 12,000 |
19 | Syria | 453 | 40,000 |
18 | Italy | 485 | 41,000 |
17 | UK | 500 | 33,000 |
16 | Brzil | 506 | 77,000 |
15 | Taiwan | 513 | 35,000 |
14 | France | 516 | 40,500 |
13 | Algeria | 529 | 14,000 |
12 | Israel | 601 | 34,000 |
11 | Turkey | 612 | 60,000 |
10 | Saudi Arabia | 690 | 30,000 |
9 | Japan | 749 | 50,000 |
8 | Pakistan | 820 | 70,000 |
7 | South Korea | 905 | 65,000 |
6 | North Korea | 947 | 110,000 |
5 | Egypt | 1069 | 30,000 |
4 | India | 1,728 | 170,000 |
3 | China | 1992 | 395,000 |
2 | Russia | 3,864 | 148,000 |
1 | US | 5,213 | 329,000 |