PAF included among top ten air forces of the world
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has been ranked among the world’s top air
forces, securing the 7th position globally, according to a report by Global
Fire Power. The United States retains its position as the most powerful air
force, followed by Russia and China.
The report evaluates the strength of global air forces based on aircraft
inventories, including fighter jets, helicopters, and support planes. The
United States emerged as the leader with an impressive PwrIndx score of 0.0744,
dominating the ranking with its vast fleet. Russia and China secured the second
and third spots, respectively.
India, South Korea, and Japan followed in the rankings, with Pakistan
securing the 7th position, a remarkable achievement for the Pakistan Air Force.
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Pakistan Air Force Ranking:
According to the report, the Pakistan Air Force operates a total of 1,434
aircraft, including fighter jets, helicopters, and support planes.
|
Rank |
Country |
Aircraft
Inventory |
|
1 |
United States |
5,737 helicopters, 1,854 fighter jets, 3,722 support
aircraft |
|
2 |
Russia |
1,554 helicopters, 809 fighter jets, 610 support aircraft |
|
3 |
China |
Sixth-generation fighter jets, supersonic aircraft, and
fleet |
|
4 |
India |
2,296 aircraft (including fighter jets, helicopters,
support) |
|
5 |
South Korea |
1,576 aircraft |
|
6 |
Japan |
1,459 aircraft |
|
7 |
Pakistan |
1,434 aircraft (fighter jets, helicopters, support
aircraft) |
|
8 |
Egypt |
1,080 aircraft |
|
9 |
Turkey |
1,069 aircraft |
|
10 |
France |
972 aircraft |
The report highlights the US Air Force’s unmatched power, with its fleet
surpassing the combined air capabilities of Russia, China, India, South Korea,
and Japan. The US operates 5,737 helicopters, 1,854 fighter jets, and 3,722
support aircraft, supported by a defense budget of $800 billion, which accounts
for nearly 40% of the world’s total military spending.
Russia, ranked second, operates just a third of the US’s air power, with
1,554 helicopters, 809 fighter jets, and 610 support aircraft. However, Russia
has faced significant losses, including the destruction of 220 aircraft since
the start of the Ukraine war in 2022.
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China, which holds the third position, continues to modernize its air force
with the addition of sixth-generation fighter jets and investments in
supersonic aircraft. India, South Korea, and Japan round out the top six, with
2,296, 1,576, and 1,459 aircraft, respectively.
The report underscores the dynamic evolution of global air power, with countries like China making substantial technological advancements, while Russia faces challenges in maintaining its air fleet amid ongoing military conflicts.
Source: Daily Pakistan