This Country Has the Most Attack and Strike Aircraft, and It’s Not Even Close

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Some of the most advanced air forces in the world are known for their offensive capabilities, which are carried out through their attack and strike aircraft. These aircraft play a specific role in taking out enemy assets on the ground, however they are capable of aerial engagements. Here, we are taking a closer look at the countries that have the most impressive fleets of attack and strike aircraft. (These are the nations with the largest air forces. )

To determine the countries with the most attack and strike aircraft, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed 2024 Military Strength Ranking from Global Firepower, an annually updated defense-related statistics website with information on 145 countries. We included supplemental information regarding total military aircraft, and helicopters. We included the overall military strength score as well which is a composite of over 60 measures in categories such as military might, financials, logistical capability, and geography. The smaller the PowerIndex value the more powerful a nation’s theoretical conventional fighting capability is.

Russia and China rank fairly high on this list as both of these nations have made great strides in recent years in terms of modernizing their air forces. This effort is seen in the development and deployment of advanced jets like the Sukhoi Su-34 and Chengdu J-20.

The United States leads the pack in terms of attack and strike aircraft. Some of these fighter jets play more roles than as just strike aircraft. The F-35 Lightning II has more capabilities than most jets as it features some of the most advanced avionics and stealth technology in the world. (This is the fastest military stealth plane ever. )

These fighter jets are a major component of most national air forces. Also, the strongest militaries in the world are home to a significant number of these jets.

Here is a look at the countries with the most attack and strike aircraft: Why Are We Covering This?

Understanding which countries have the most attack and strike aircraft gives some context to international relations and geopolitics at large. Countries with these aircraft can better defend their airspace and project power. Understanding this, helps further understand the current balance of power in the world.

• Attack and strike aircraft: 26
• Total military aircraft: 293
• Fighter and interceptor aircraft: 58
• Total helicopters: 80
• Attack helicopters: 9
• Military strength score: 0.5251 - #35 out of 145

• Attack and strike aircraft: 28
• Total military aircraft: 90
• Fighter and interceptor aircraft: 24
• Total helicopters: 26
• Attack helicopters: 10
• Military strength score: 1.4906 - #83 out of 145

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