Transport Aircraft by Country
Overview
Military transport aircraft enable the rapid deployment of troops, equipment, and supplies across vast distances. A nation’s airlift capacity directly impacts its ability to project power and respond to crises worldwide. This ranking compares countries by their fleet of cargo aircraft, from tactical transports to strategic heavy-lifters like the C-17 Globemaster.
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Leading Country
83
Countries
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| # | Country | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 🇪🇬 Egypt | 61 | |
| 17 | 🇵🇱 Poland | 61 | |
| 18 | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 59 | |
| 19 | 🇹🇭 Thailand | 57 | |
| 20 | 🇰🇷 South Korea | 56 | |
| 21 | 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 55 | |
| 22 | 🇩🇿 Algeria | 51 | |
| 23 | 🇨🇱 Chile | 49 | |
| 24 | 🇬🇷 Greece | 48 | |
| 25 | 🇲🇽 Mexico | 48 | |
| 26 | 🇨🇦 Canada | 46 | |
| 27 | 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | 46 | |
| 28 | 🇵🇪 Peru | 44 | |
| 29 | 🇻🇪 Venezuela | 42 | |
| 30 | 🇵🇭 Philippines | 41 |
| # | Country | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | 21 | |
| 47 | 🇳🇬 Nigeria | 20 | |
| 48 | 🇸🇬 Singapore | 20 | |
| 49 | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 18 | |
| 50 | 🇷🇴 Romania | 18 | |
| 51 | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | 17 | |
| 52 | 🇸🇩 Sudan | 17 | |
| 53 | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | 17 | |
| 54 | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 14 | |
| 55 | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | 14 | |
| 56 | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | 14 | |
| 57 | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | 13 | |
| 58 | 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan | 13 | |
| 59 | 🇾🇪 Yemen | 13 | |
| 60 | 🇿🇲 Zambia | 13 |
| # | Country | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | 🇱🇾 Libya | 5 | |
| 77 | 🇷🇸 Serbia | 5 | |
| 78 | 🇸🇾 Syria | 5 | |
| 79 | 🇧🇾 Belarus | 4 | |
| 80 | 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 4 | |
| 81 | 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan | 3 | |
| 82 | 🇧🇭 Bahrain | 3 | |
| 83 | 🇰🇼 Kuwait | 2 |