Air Forces comparison: United States vs India

United States Air Force 🇺🇸

Official Name United States Air Force
Local Name US Air Force
Active aircraft13043 as of 2025
Aircraft on order3435
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Roundel of United States air force
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Indian Air Force 🇮🇳

Official Name Indian Air Force
Local Name भारतीय वायु सेना (Bhāratīya vāyu senā)
Active aircraft2229 as of 2025
Aircraft on order792
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Roundel of India air force
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United States aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 3308
Bomber Bomber 135
Helicopter Helicopter 5496
Training Training 1566
Transport Transport 1522
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 1016

Indian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 704
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 899
Training Training 290
Transport Transport 330
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 6

Evolution of United States Air Force fleet

Evolution of Indian Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

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