Special Report
Countries With the Largest Fighter Jet Fleets
May 10, 2023 9:20 am
Last Updated: May 10, 2023 9:30 am
11. Israel
> Fighter jets in military: 273 (45.4% of total fleet)
> Total military aircraft fleet: 601 (19# most of 145)
> Most common fighter jet: F-16C/I (175 aircraft)
> Defense expenditure, 2022: $23.4 billion (#15 most of 172)
10. Taiwan
> Fighter jets in military: 285 (38.7% of total fleet)
> Total military aircraft fleet: 737 (14# most of 145)
> Most common fighter jet: F-16A/V (110 aircraft)
> Defense expenditure, 2022: $12.5 billion (#21 most of 172)
9. Egypt
> Fighter jets in military: 333 (31.2% of total fleet)
> Total military aircraft fleet: 1069 (8# most of 145)
> Most common fighter jet: F-16A/C (168 aircraft)
> Defense expenditure, 2022: $4.6 billion (#46 most of 172)
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8. Saudi Arabia
> Fighter jets in military: 364 (40.6% of total fleet)
> Total military aircraft fleet: 897 (12# most of 145)
> Most common fighter jet: F-15C/S/SA (211 aircraft)
> Defense expenditure, 2022: $75.0 billion (#5 most of 172)
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7. Pakistan
> Fighter jets in military: 453 (32.1% of total fleet)
> Total military aircraft fleet: 1413 (7# most of 145)
> Most common fighter jet: F-7 (135 aircraft)
> Defense expenditure, 2022: $10.3 billion (#24 most of 172)
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