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Well numbers are changing all the time. Currently China, India and Turkey are very rapidly growing.
Turkey
213 F-16 C/D
52 F-4 Terminator 2020
110 F-4
87 F-5
AEW&C: 1 Boeing 737 AEW&C
tanker: 7 KC-135
336/419
That is true. My advise is:
1. Never trust any western source regarding Chinese military. Especially Kanwa and Russian source, the only worthy English source is Fisher. For example, right now the Russians are saying that Russsia is gonna "sell" 48 SU-35BM to China, lol. This same bullcrap is said 6 years ago. In 2006, Russia say: " China is gonna buy 50 SU-33, 6 destoryers, and 12 Kilo subs". LOL, did this came true?? NO !!!
2. Always use Chinese sources, Baidu is a good tool, however it is all in Chinese.
Russia still have edges, you must take Air lift capability, and Stratagic Bombing capability. Russia is far ahead, and these two capabilities are VITAL for Air Forces, I would put air lift capability ahead of Air Force's strike capability. The reason is that Chinese Army is FAR superior to the Indian army and can crush the Indian Army in weeks, however, that require logistic support. Right now, Chinese air lift capability is not very outstanging.
Currenty it consits of:
1. 80 Y-8 transports can carry 75 troops with max payload of just 20 tons.
2. 16 IL-76.
This is gonna change very very soon, because Y-20 will first fly later this year. It will have a payload of 62 tons. Also, Y-20 will enable China to truely mass produce KJ-2000 and advanced air refueling tankers. These two are also VITAL for any air forces.
China is also developing an advanced bomber although it is kept at top secret !!!
By 2020, if things go smoothly. China will have:
1. Around 70 Y-20 heavy air lift transport.
2. 5+10=15 KJ-2000.
3. 40 H-6 refuel tanker + 10 Y-20 refuel tankers.
To me, I am much more concer about these developments rather than just have more fighters and strike planes. The strength of a modern airforce is messured by the overall strength rather than just fighters.
You also need to know that, China is very special. China can NOT buy these things from other countries and it must develop them on her own. Where country like Isreal can safely fall on America, China can NOT.
Anyway, your threat is excellent.
1) USA
2) Russia
3) China - 2623
4) Israel - 1440
5) India - 1351
6) Pakistan 1256 (We did not even consider All Pakistani F16 Can carry Nukes)
7) Japan - 1254 (They lost many planes in Tsunami 2011)
8) Korea - 1107
9) Turkey - 1091
10) Egypt - 902
11) France - 883
12) UK - 874
13) Greece - 746
14) Germany - 702
15) UAE - 559
16) Singapore - 519
17) Sweden - 512
18) Italy - 510
19) Spain - 489
20) Australia - 395
21) Canada - 356
22) S. Arabia - ???? 80 undelivered Euro Fighter and yet undelivered 72 F15 Strike Eagle)
Estimate is very rough so its within statistical error. More correct would be like this:
1) USA
2) Russia
3) China
4-5-6) India=Israel=Saudi Arabia
7) Japan
8-9) South Korea=Turkey
10-11-12) Egypt=France=UK
Although Egypt should be penalized for very little BVR jets. As for the future, Saudi Arabia gets F-15SA, but Israel gets F-35...
joekrish, BronzePlaque, thanks guys
Man I really petty that stick up your a$$ KSA caused you obviously you know nothing of the RSAF or it's recent deals so don't bother.