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Is Chinese air force stronger than Indian Air Force?
Experts say the IAF can match, or even better, the Chinese air force in a limited air war. The missile arsenal also gives the IAF a strong advantage. China has more than 2,000 combat aircraft, including J-20, J-10, J-11 and Su-27 fighter jets.
What is the rank of China Air Force in the world?
With 3,210 total military aircraft, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) is the third largest in the world. Although China ranks behind Russia in total aircraft, they dwarf the Russian Air Force in terms of personnel, with approximately 400,000 enlisted individuals.
Who makes China’s fighter jets?
Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group
The single-seater fighter jet has been manufactured by China’s Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG). A major controversy had erupted after China’s J-20 designer Yang Wei had said that China’s fighter was “inspired” by American theories on air combat.
Is China’s Air Force stronger than the Indian Air Force?
The Chinese Air Force, the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF), is stronger compared with the Indian Air Force (IAF) in terms of fleet and strategic inventory, but the IAF deploys more reliable platforms and strategic bases, combined with experienced troops.
How many aircraft are there in the Indian Air Force?
* This question is required. The Indian Air Force operates more than 1,700 aircraft, including approximately 900 combat aircraft, according to latest estimates.
Is PLAAF a threat to the Indian Air Force?
PLAAF’s mammoth fleet of fighter aircraft and advanced air defence systems poses an intimidating challenge to the IAF’s limited fleet size. PLAAF has an inventory of more than 2,000 combat aircraft, which is more than double the IAF’s 900 combat aircraft.
Why is the Indian Air Force buying Rafale fighter jets?
The IAF’s induction of Rafale fighters will enable it to maintain air superiority over China’s J10, J11, and Su-27 fighter jets. The IAF fleet also includes all-weather MiG-29 multi-role aircraft and Jaguar all-weather attack aircraft.