United States Air Force America
· Largest number of warplanes in the world which almost equals to the rest of the world put together.
· Technologically advanced air forces
· founded on 11 September 1947
· As of 2012, the service operates more than 5,638 aircraft, 450 ICBMs and 63 satellite
· $140 billion budget with 332,854 active duty, 185,522 civilian, 71,400 Air Force Reserve, and 106,700 Air National Guard personnel.
· Members of USAF
Russian Air Force Russia
· Established after the disintegration of the Soviet Union in 199192 and soon became one of the strongest air forces in the world.
· 3,000 strategic bombers, 4500 fighter planes like the MiG29 Fulcrum, MiG25 Foxbat.
· 3400 attack aircraft like Su24 Fencer, Su25 Frogfoot and Su17 Fitter.25 Foxbat.
· 3400 attack aircraft like Su24 Fencer, Su25 Frogfoot and Su17 Fitter.
Israeli Air Force Israel
· Established on 28 May 1948.
· 25 Avia S199s which were purchased from Czechoslovakia and 62 Supermarine Spitfire.
· It has a very large fleet of modern aircrafts many of which are specially designed to meet the requirements of IAF.
· Looking at the history, this air force had repeatedly exhibited its power to knock down its opponents.
· It had always remained alert and has been ready for any possible attacks.
Indian Air Force India
· The 4th largest air force in the world with approximately 170,000 personnel and 1,500 aircrafts.
· Established on 8 October 1932.
· Best equipped air force across the world along with professional standards.
· It had been involved in several wars, one with neighboring Pakistan and one with the People's Republic of China.
· During the Kargil War of 1999, It had provided close air support to the Indian Army with the use of helicopters.
Royal Air Force United Kingdomc
· RAF is the oldest air force of the world
· Technologically sophisticated and capable air forces in the world.
· Established April 1918, by the unification of the Royal Naval Air Services and Royal Flying Corps.
· From 2012, it operated 826 aircraft, making it the largest air force in the European Union, and the second largest in terms of aircraft in NATO, only after United States Air Force.
People's Liberation Army Air Force China
· The PLAAF is the aviation branch of the People's Liberation Army, the military of the People's Republic of China.
· Established on November 11, 1949.
· 330,000 personnel and 2500+ aircrafts.
· Largest air force in Asia
· After the fall of USSR, Russia became China's principal arm suppliers.
Armee de l'Air France
· Established in 1933.
· The most popular jet fighters of its day, with a high quality of performance in the battle fields.
· 300 combat aircraft in service.
· 234 combat aircraft with the majority being 158 Dassault Mirage 2000 and 59 Dassault Rafale.
· It awaiting the A 400M military transport aircraft which is said to be in the developmental stages.
Luftwaffe Germany
· Established in 1935
· In the modern era, the United States Government still lends nuclear weapons to Luftwaffe under the NATO nuclear sharing agreement.
· 3,400,000 Personnel & 119,871 Aircrafts.
· Most doctrinally advanced and most battle experienced air forces in the world at the time of World War II.
· In 2005 and 2008, F4 Phantom fighter planes took part in the Baltic Air Policing operation of NATO.
Royal Australian Air Force Australia
· Established March 31, 1921.
· 13,991 Active personnel, 4,316 Reserve personnel and 275 aircrafts.
· The motto of RAAF is "Through Struggle to the Stars."
· It is credited for immediately implementing the kinetic and nonkinetic air.
Japan Air SelfDefense Force Japan
· Established on 1 July 1954.
· 45,000 personnel.
· 805 aircrafts, 424 of being fighter aircrafts.
· The Imperial Japanese Army and Navy were dissolved and replaced by the JSDF with the passing of the 1954 Self Defense Forces Law with the JASDF as the aviation branch.
