Inside the USAF: A Breakdown of the Five Largest Combat Jet Fleets
The United States Air Force operates the world's most formidable air power, with a new analysis detailing its largest combat aircraft fleets. The multi-role F-16 Fighting Falcon overwhelmingly dominates the inventory, with more than 900 aircraft still in active service. Following is the rapidly growing fleet of fifth-generation F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters, underscoring the USAF's modernization efforts. Legacy platforms like the F-15 Eagle and the A-10 Thunderbolt II also maintain significant numbers, filling critical air-to-air and ground attack roles. The exclusive F-22 Raptor, the service's premier air superiority fighter, completes the top five.
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