2. Introduction The military power is separated into 3 main forces: Army Naval Air Force Air forces are a new addition to the Military Hierarchy and often are termed as the deciding factor in wars. The pinnacle of technological advancements in warfare was World War II where the Axis of Evil (Germany and Italy) and the Alliance (UK, France, Russia and USA) were competing on ruling the skies.

3. Top 10 Military Powers in the world

4. Top 10 spenders on Military Power

5. Top 10 Air Forces in the world

6. United States of America Active since September 1947. Has engaged in 9 wars across the world including Vietnam, Gulf War, Afghanistan War and Iraq War. Has an overall strength of 18,234 air crafts. The USA manufactures and sells designs which makes it one of few countries to do so. Most notable Fighter Jet – F-22 Raptor.

7. Active Air Crafts AttackA-10, AC-130 BomberB-52H, B-1B, B-2 Electronic warfare E-3, E-8, EC-130 FighterF-15C, F-15E, F-16, F-22 HelicopterUH-1N, HH-60 Cargo helicopterCV-22 ReconnaissanceU-2, RC-135, RQ/MQ-1, RQ-4, RQ-170 TrainerT-6, T-38, T-1, TG-10 Transport C-130, C-135, KC-135, C-5, C-9, KC-10, C- 17, VC-25, C-32, C-37, C-21, C-12, C-40.

8. The F-22 Raptor Primary Function: Fighter, air dominance Contractor: Boeing and Lockheed Martin Crew: Model F-22A will carry one crewperson Powerplant Two Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100 engines (155.69 kN / 35,000 lb st with afterburning each) Dimensions Length: 62 ft 1 inch Wingspan: 44 ft 6 inches Height: 16 ft 5 inches Maximum Takeoff: 60,000 lb (27216 kg) Performance Speed: Mach 2 Ceiling: 50,000 ft (15240 m)

9. The F-22 Raptor

10. United Kingdom It is known as the Royal Air Force, formed in April 1918, the oldest independent air force in the world. After World War II, the Royal Air Force has been engaged in the major wars such as Gulf War, Afghanistan War and Iraq War. Overall Air Strength is about 1,663 air crafts. Royal Air Force manufactures and distributes to fellow European Union Countries as well as armies such as China. Most notable Fighter Jet – Typhoon F2

11. Active Air Crafts Attack Tornado GR4, Typhoon FGR4, Reaper Electronic warfare Sentry FighterTyphoon F2 Helicopter Chinook, Merlin, Puma, Sea King Griffin HAR2 InterceptorTyphoon Reconnaissance Islander, Shadow R1, Sentinel R1, Reaper, Tornado GR4A Trainer Hawk, King Air, Squirrel, Tucano, Tutor, Vigilant, Viking Transport C-17, Hercules C3, Hercules C4 & C5, Tristar, VC10, Voyager

12. Typhoon F2 Crew: 1 (Typhoon F2) Length: 15.96 m (52 ft 5 in) Wingspan: 10.95 m (35 ft 11 in) Height: 5.28 m (17 ft 4 in) Wing area: 50 m² (540 ft²) Empty weight: 11,000 kg[78] (24,250 lb) Loaded weight: 15,550 kg (34,280 lb) Maximum speed: Mach 2 Range: 1,390 km (864 mi)

13. Typhoon F2

14. Russia Formerly known as the USSR, the Russian Air Force was formed in 1992 upon downfall of Soviet Russia. It has been involved in many regional wars and was a key factor in World War II. Overall Strength is about 2,749 air crafts. Apart from USA, Russia is one of the largest exporters and manufacturers of Air Craft technology. Most notable Fighter Jet – MiG -25, MiG-31.

15. Active Air Crafts Fixed-wing aircraftIlyushin Il-62, Tu-154, Beriev A-50, Sukhoi Su-27, Tupolev Tu-22M, Tupolev Tu-95, Tupolev Tu-160, Ilyushin Il-86, Sukhoi Su-30, Sukhoi Su-35, Mikoyan MiG-29, Sukhoi Su-24, Sukhoi Su-25, Mikoyan MiG-31, Mikoyan MiG-25, Tupolev Tu-134, Antonov An-22, Antonov An-124, Ilyushin Il-76, Sukhoi Su-34, Antonov An-12, Antonov An-72, Antonov An-24, Antonov An-26, etc. HelicoptersKamov Ka-52, Mil Mi-28, Kamov Ka- 226, Kazan Ansat, Kamov Ka-60, Kamov Ka-50, Mil Mi-6, Kamov Ka-28, Kamov Ka-29, etc. UAVsYakovlev Pchela, REIS-D, IAI Searcher

16. MIG-31 Primary Function: Interceptor, air superiority Contractor: Mikoyan-Gurevich Crew: Two Powerplant Two Tumanski R-15BD-300 turbojet engines rated at 11,191 pounds thrust each Dimensions Length: 70 ft 5 in (21.5 m) Wingspan: 45 ft 9 in (14 m) Height: 21 ft 8 in (6.6 m) Performance Speed: 2,154 mph (Mach 2.83) Ceiling: 80,052 feet (24,400 m) Range: 777 miles (1,250 km)

17. MIG-31

18. China Active since 1920, the Republic of China Air Force is the largest Air Force of the Far East nations. Of the Asian countries, the ROCAF has been involved in very few wars. Overall Air Strength is 5,176 air crafts. Most notable Fighter Jet – F-16 and Mirage-2000

19. Active Air Crafts Electronic warfare E-2T/C, C-130HE Fighter F-16A/B Block 20, Mirage-2000-5Di/Ei, F-CK-1A/B/C/D, F-5E/F HelicopterS-70C-1/1A, S-70C-6 ReconnaissanceRF-5E, RF-16 TrainerAT-3B, T-34 Transport C-130H, Fokker 50, Beechcraft B-1900C, Boeing 737-800

20. Mirage-2000 Primary Function: Interceptor [Mirage 2000C]; All weather night and day missions [Mirage 2000D] Contractor: Dassault Crew: One, trainer--two Powerplant SNECMA M 53 P2 jet engine / 9.7 t with afterburner Dimensions Length: 50 ft, 3 in (14.36 m) Wingspan: 29 ft, 5 in (9.13 m) Height: 17 ft, 0.75 in (5.20 m) Performance Speed: Mach 2.2 Ceiling: Above 50,000 ft / 16,500 m Range: Combat range over 920 miles

21. Mirage-2000

22. India Active from October 1932, formerly known as the Royal Indian Air Force. Has been involved in 4 main wars with neighbors Pakistan and China. Overall Air Strength is 2462 air crafts Most notable Fighter Jet – MiG-25, Sukhoi Su-30MKI and Mirage 2000.

23. Active Air Crafts AttackJaguar, MiG-27, Harpy Fighter MiG-21, Mirage 2000, MiG-29, Su- 30MKI, HAL Tejas Helicopter Dhruv, Chetak, Cheetah, Mi-8, Mi-17, Mi-26, Mi-25/35 ReconnaissanceSearcher II, Heron Trainer HPT-32 Deepak, HJT-16 Kiran, Hawk Mk 132 Transport Il-76, An-32, HS 748, Do 228, Boeing 737, ERJ 135, Il-78 MKI, C-130J

24. MIG-25 Primary Function: Interceptor / reconnaissance aircraft Contractor: Mikoyan-Gurevich Crew: One Powerplant Two Suyuz/Tumansky R-12BD-300 single shaft turbojets at 49,400 lb (220 kN) total Dimensions Length: 78 ft 1 in (23.82 m) Wingspan: 45 ft 11 in (14.01 m) Height: 20 ft (6.1 m) Maximum Takeoff: 80,950 lb (36,720 kg) Performance Speed: Mach 2.83 Ceiling: 67,915 ft (20700 m) -- MiG-25PDS

25. MIG-25

26. HAL Tejas Crew: 1 Length: 13.20 m (43 ft 4 in) Wingspan: 8.20 m (26 ft 11 in) Height: 4.40 m (14 ft 9 in) Wing area: 38.4 m² (413 ft²) Empty weight: 6,560 kg (14,460 lb) Loaded weight: 9,500 kg (20,944 lb) Maximum speed: Mach 1.8 (1,920 km/h, 1,195 mph) at high altitude Range: 850 km (530 mi) without refueling Service ceiling: 16,000 m(50,000 ft) Thrust/weight: 1.07

27. HAL Tejas

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