Facts About World's 7 Most Powerful Air Forces In 2020

1) United States Of America -

It stocks more military aircraft then China,Russia,India,UK,Germany,France, and Japan combined. Moreover, a joined U.S. Navy and Marine Corps create the worlds second largest air-force, making america the undisputed World Heavyweight Champions of the skies. 

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Earlier, it was known as the United States Army Air Force, the USAF, became an independent branch of U.S. Military under the administration of  President, "GIVE 'EM HELL, HARRY" Truman on September 11,1947. Here, the aircraft are strategically located throughout the country and in U.S. territories on 59 active bases,10 joint bases,and can also be found on foreign soil installation from United Kingdom to South Korea. It covers all aspects of aerial combat. The F-22 Raptor receives top billing. U.S. Law prohibits the F-22 from being exported overseas.

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2)Russia -

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The Russian air force rose from the ashes with a former KGB Officer-turned-Dictator riding bareback and hellbent on Russia great again by any means necessary. Their pilots have plenty of swaggers these days. Thanks to Well-Funded, Home-grown military Infrastructure. 

Leading the charge is the Su-57, a technologically advanced, multi-role fifth generation fighter with all the bells and whistle of its competitors. The Su-35 gives Moscow another top notch performer, that combines the agility and versatility of Su-27 flanker platform with new and improved avionics.

3)China -

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People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAFF) was officially founded on, November 11,1949. Plaff continues to steadily up its game with an eye towards the future. China's path to modernization is reflected in the heralded and super stealthy, J-20. 

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First introduced in 2017, the single- seat, Twin-Jet Aircraft,was the first fifth generation fighter in Asia. Although the exact specifications are shrouded in more secrecy,than masonic ritual, the Chengdu Aircraft Association design the J-20,as an superiority fighter with precision strike capabilities.

4) Israel -

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Israel's Air Force (IAF) is one of the most skilled and technologically advanced powers in the world. They also get plenty of opportunities to prove it. Long- Standing border dispute, threats of Nuclear Annihilation, and defending an Ancient City considered sacred to all three of the world's major religions makes for a busy schedule. 

Israel relies primarily on U.S Aircraft that includes the F-4, F-15, F-16, and F-35 A lightning. Although the airframe are American made, Israel uses its electronics on the F-151 and F-161. Apache attack helicopter provide added firepower in close-support engagement, and the Sikorsky Uh-60 Black Hawk Series is IAF's primary Troop-Haulier.

5) United Kingdom -

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During the battle of Britain in World War 2,the Royal Air Force (RAF) faced a numerically superior Luftwaffe as a part of Hitler's invasion on United Kingdom. RAF, was founded on April 1,1918, the RAF is the oldest Independent Air Force in the world. Since then,the UK's Aerial Warfare arm has successfully defended the skies over Britain and exerted influence worldwide. Heading to the motto -" Per Ardua Ad Astra" ( Latin for " Through Adversity To The Stars"). The RAF is currently engaged in 15 missions,on 4 continent in 22 countries. The force is spearheaded by the multi-role Eurofighter Typhoon and augmented with a fleet of ageing Panavia Tornado Gr4.

6) India-

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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is big and strong. On October 18,2019, India received first of an order,of 36 Dassault Rafale. The $8.78 Billion purchase not only expanded the world's 4th largest fleet (over 2000 aircraft), but also upgraded their vast stock of ageing Soviet made Mig- Fighter's. India still maintain deep familial ties to mother Russia especially, relating to the Su-30Mki, a twin jet multi-role Air Superiority Fighter developed by Moscow based Jsc Sukhoi Company built under the license by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. India boasts 60 Air bases throughout the country, including the station at Siachen Glacier, in the Eastern Karakoram range of the Himalayas. Interestingly,at an altitude exceeding 20,000 ft, the Avalanche prone area lies in the Un-Demarcated and the hotly contested Kashmir region, making it the highest battleground on earth.

7) France-

The French Air Force is a modern, balanced inventory of fighters, trainer's, transporters,and rotorcafts capable of launching a full range of operations. But without question,the 'Piéce de Résistance' is the Dassault Rafale, featuring a maximum speed of match 1.8 and a whopping 10 ton ordinance capacity. The French unleashed the single-seat,twin engine multi-role jet on a variety of NATO missions and operations in Afghanistan,Iraq,Libya, Mali and most recently against ISIS Forces in Syria.

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