Special Report
Countries With the Largest Fighter Jet Fleets
May 10, 2023 9:20 am
Last Updated: May 10, 2023 9:30 am
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16. Iran
> Fighter jets in military: 219 (40.5% of total fleet)
> Total military aircraft fleet: 541 (22# most of 145)
> Most common fighter jet: F-4D/E/RF-4E (63 aircraft)
> Defense expenditure, 2022: $6.8 billion (#34 most of 172)
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15. Turkey
> Fighter jets in military: 225 (21.1% of total fleet)
> Total military aircraft fleet: 1065 (9# most of 145)
> Most common fighter jet: F-16C (157 aircraft)
> Defense expenditure, 2022: $10.6 billion (#23 most of 172)
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13. France
> Fighter jets in military: 226 (22.5% of total fleet)
> Total military aircraft fleet: 1004 (10# most of 145)
> Most common fighter jet: Rafale B/C (94 aircraft)
> Defense expenditure, 2022: $53.6 billion (#8 most of 172)
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13. Syria
> Fighter jets in military: 226 (49.9% of total fleet)
> Total military aircraft fleet: 453 (29# most of 145)
> Most common fighter jet: MiG-23 (87 aircraft)
> Defense expenditure, 2022: N/A
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12. Japan
> Fighter jets in military: 244 (16.8% of total fleet)
> Total military aircraft fleet: 1451 (6# most of 145)
> Most common fighter jet: F-15J (155 aircraft)
> Defense expenditure, 2022: $46.0 billion (#10 most of 172)
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