The most powerful air forces of 2023 – where are Greece and Turkey?

War clouds are gathering above The Middle East And the Israeli army attacks on it Gaza strip Continue relentlessly.

After the Russian invasion UkraineFor the second time in two years, fear of A Generalized conflict It is now expressed openly: in addition to Hamas and Israel, other countries are also involved in the “chessboard” of the conflict, to a large extent. Military forcelike United States of America.

At the same time, the armed forces of the countries of the region are present High degree of readinessBecause of dramas Developments.

According to international military analysts, in the inevitable scenario of new military conflicts, the Air Force forces will play a decisive role. It is no coincidence that Acquisition of Rafale From the Greek side, Athens was seen as a “checkmate” move to balance the Aegean Sea and informal negotiations with Turkey.

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the Global firepower Monitors and records the total power Air services for every state on the planet, and even provides a ranking list of the strongest states.

It should be noted that helicopters are also included, as well as the Air Force, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps. Also, as specified, aircraft types considered include: Fighters, trainers, transports and bombers.

Air Force: Rank

the United States of America They are in first place, followed by Russia, China and India. Greece ranks seventeenth and Turkey ranks ninth. As for Israel, which it is at war with agitation, In 19th place in the relevant rating. The data presented in this list is up to the year 2023.

Countries with the strongest air forces:

1. United State
2. Russia
3. China
4. India
5. South Korea
6. Japan
7. Pakistan
8. Egypt
9. turkey
10. France
11. north korea
12. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
13. Italy
14. Taiwan
15. Brazil
16. United kingdom
17. Hellas
18. Germany
19. Israel
20. The United Arab Emirates

Air Force: Numbers

Particularly interesting are other figures published by Global Firepower, regarding the total number of aircraft and individual classes and Work crew In the air forces of countries. See what applies to Greece, Turkey and the USA:

Hellas

• A group of planes: 635
• fighting Planes: 193
• Transport aircraft: 17
• Training aircraft: 144
• Special mission aircraft: 10
• Helicopters: 271
• Attack helicopters: 29
• Work crew: 42.500

turkey

• A group of planes: 1.065
• fighter jet: 205
• Transport pWater pumps: 83
• Training aircraft: 270
• Special mission aircraft: 22
• Helicopters: 478
• Attack helicopters: 110
• Work crew: 50,000

United States of America

• A group of planes: 13.300
• fighter jet: 1.914
• Strongly Planes: 843
• Transport aircraft: 962
• Training aircraft: 2.634
• Special mission aircraft: 731
• Helicopters: 5.584
• Attack helicopters: 983
• Work crew: 660.107

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