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    Uzbekistan 11th among nations with most Sukhoi fighter jets

    Uzbekistan 11th among nations with most Sukhoi fighter jets

    The Sukhoi fighter jets, symbols of Soviet-era military ingenuity, are renowned for their adaptability, speed, and firepower, rendering them indispensable assets for air forces worldwide. Uzbekistan, positioned at 11th among 34 nations, proudly maintains 38 active Sukhoi jets, with a notable preference for the Su-27 variant. In a landscape of shifting geopolitical dynamics, these aircraft continue to play a crucial role in shaping Uzbekistan's modern military strategies.

    Photo: Russia leads with 1,082 active Sukhoi aircraft
    Source: Google Images

     

    According to the 2024 World Air Forces report from FlightGlobal, Russia maintains the largest fleet of Sukhoi jets, with a staggering 1,082 active aircraft and an additional 110 on order. China and India closely follow suit, boasting sizable fleets of Sukhoi jets customized to suit their strategic needs.

    India, with 266 active Sukhoi aircraft and 12 on order, utilizes the Su-30 variant extensively, enhancing its military strength with cutting-edge technology. 

    Meanwhile, China, with 399 active Sukhoi jets and 50 on order, employs a variety of variants including the Su-27, J-11/16, J-15, Su-30/33, and Su-35, solidifying its position as a key player in the region's military landscape.

    Other countries in Central Asia also feature prominently on the list of Sukhoi operators. Kazakhstan (ranks 6th), with 69 active Sukhoi aircraft and 16 on order, boasts variants such as the Su-24, Su-25, Su-27, and Su-30. Uzbekistan, with 38 active Sukhoi jets, primarily utilizes the Su-27 variant.

    Despite their relatively smaller fleets, Turkmenistan (ranks 17th), with 25 active Sukhoi aircraft, demonstrates a commitment to bolstering its military capabilities with the Su-25 variant.

    The widespread adoption of Sukhoi jets underscores their strategic importance in modern warfare. From air superiority missions to ground attack operations, these aircraft continue to play a crucial role in shaping aerial combat doctrines worldwide.

    In January 2024, the release of the PowerIndex, which evaluates the world's most formidable armies, indicated a downward shift in Uzbekistan's ranking. The country slipped from the 62nd position to 65th, placing it second among Central Asian nations, with Kazakhstan leading at 58th place.

    The 2024 PowerIndex ranking highlighted Kazakhstan as the strongest military force in Central Asia, holding the 58th position globally. Following Kazakhstan were Turkmenistan at 83rd, Kyrgyzstan at 100th, and Tajikistan at 107th.

    As per the PowerIndex assessment, Uzbekistan's defense budget stood at $796.8mn, supporting a military personnel strength of 68,000, with 48,000 actively serving.

    List of countries with most Sukhoi Fighter Jets

    34. Eritrea

    • Active Sukhoi aircraft: 2
    • Sukhoi aircraft on order: 0
    • Variants: Su-27
    • Total military aircraft: 20
    • Military strength score: 2.4152 – #117 out of 145

    33. Ivory Coast

    • Active Sukhoi aircraft: 2
    • Sukhoi aircraft on order: 0
    • Variants: Su-25
    • Total military aircraft: 9
    • Military strength score: 1.9869 – #98 out of 145

    32. Myanmar

    • Active Sukhoi aircraft: 2
    • Sukhoi aircraft on order: 4
    • Variants: Su-30
    • Total military aircraft: 293
    • Military strength score: 0.5251 – #35 out of 145

    31. Niger

    • Active Sukhoi aircraft: 2
    • Sukhoi aircraft on order: 0
    • Variants: Su-25
    • Total military aircraft: 24
    • Military strength score: 2.5988 – #121 out of 145

    30. Libya

    • Active Sukhoi aircraft: 3
    • Sukhoi aircraft on order: 0
    • Variants: Su-22, Su-24
    • Total military aircraft: 132
    • Military strength score: 1.4449 – #79 out of 145

    29. Democratic Republic of Congo

    • Active Sukhoi aircraft: 6
    • Sukhoi aircraft on order: 0
    • Variants: Su-25
    • Total military aircraft: 46
    • Military strength score: 1.2491 – #73 out of 145

    28. Uganda

    • Active Sukhoi aircraft: 6
    • Sukhoi aircraft on order: 0
    • Variants: Su-30
    • Total military aircraft: 55
    • Military strength score: 2.2405 – #114 out of 145

    27. Bulgaria

    • Active Sukhoi aircraft: 7
    • Sukhoi aircraft on order: 0
    • Variants: Su-25
    • Total military aircraft: 65
    • Military strength score: 1.0132 – #62 out of 145

    26. Peru

    • Active Sukhoi aircraft: 8
    • Sukhoi aircraft on order: 0
    • Variants: Su-25
    • Total military aircraft: 258
    • Military strength score: 0.8475 – #53 out of 145

    25. Chad

    • Active Sukhoi aircraft: 9
    • Sukhoi aircraft on order: 0
    • Variants: Su-25
    • Total military aircraft: 41
    • Military strength score: 1.8607 – #93 out of 145

    24. Azerbaijan

    • Active Sukhoi aircraft: 12
    • Sukhoi aircraft on order: 0
    • Variants: Su-25
    • Total military aircraft: 144
    • Military strength score: 0.9934 – #59 out of 145

    23. Sudan

    • Active Sukhoi aircraft: 15
    • Sukhoi aircraft on order: 0
    • Variants: Su-25
    • Total military aircraft: 170
    • Military strength score: 1.4119 – #76 out of 145

    22. Indonesia

    • Active Sukhoi aircraft: 16
    • Sukhoi aircraft on order: 0
    • Variants: Su-27, Su-30, Su-35
    • Total military aircraft: 474
    • Military strength score: 0.2251 – #13 out of 145

    21. Armenia

    • Active Sukhoi aircraft: 17
    • Sukhoi aircraft on order: 0
    • Variants: Su-25, Su-30
    • Total military aircraft: 64
    • Military strength score: 2.0583 – #102 out of 145

    20. Malaysia

    • Active Sukhoi aircraft: 18
    • Sukhoi aircraft on order: 0
    • Variants: Su-30
    • Total military aircraft: 143
    • Military strength score: 0.5992 – #42 out of 145

    19. Venezuela

    • Active Sukhoi aircraft: 21
    • Sukhoi aircraft on order: 0
    • Variants: Su-30
    • Total military aircraft: 242
    • Military strength score: 0.9447 – #57 out of 145

    18. Yemen

    • Active Sukhoi aircraft: 23
    • Sukhoi aircraft on order: 0
    • Variants: Su-22
    • Total military aircraft: 177
    • Military strength score: 1.4692 – #81 out of 145

    17. Turkmenistan

    • Active Sukhoi aircraft: 25
    • Sukhoi aircraft on order: 0
    • Variants: Su-25
    • Total military aircraft: 90
    • Military strength score: 1.4906 – #83 out of 145

    16. Iraq

    • Active Sukhoi aircraft: 30
    • Sukhoi aircraft on order: 0
    • Variants: Su-25
    • Total military aircraft: 371
    • Military strength score: 0.7441 – #45 out of 145

    15. Ethiopia

    • Active Sukhoi aircraft: 31
    • Sukhoi aircraft on order: 0
    • Variants: Su-27
    • Total military aircraft: 91
    • Military strength score: 0.7938 – #49 out of 145

    14. Iran

    • Active Sukhoi aircraft: 32
    • Sukhoi aircraft on order: 0
    • Variants: Su-22, Su-24
    • Total military aircraft: 551
    • Military strength score: 0.2269 – #14 out of 145

    13. Poland

    • Active Sukhoi aircraft: 32
    • Sukhoi aircraft on order: 0
    • Variants: Su-22
    • Total military aircraft: 468
    • Military strength score: 0.2917 – #21 out of 145

    12. Angola

    • Active Sukhoi aircraft: 38
    • Sukhoi aircraft on order: 0
    • Variants: Su-22, Su-25,Su-30
    • Total military aircraft: 297
    • Military strength score: 0.8702 – #55 out of 145

    11. Uzbekistan

    • Active Sukhoi aircraft: 38
    • Sukhoi aircraft on order: 0
    • Variants: Su-27
    • Total military aircraft: 191
    • Military strength score: 1.1069 – #65 out of 145

    10. North Korea

    • Active Sukhoi aircraft: 56
    • Sukhoi aircraft on order: 0
    • Variants: Su-25, Su-27
    • Total military aircraft: 951
    • Military strength score: 0.5313 – #36 out of 145

    9. Syria

    • Active Sukhoi aircraft: 57
    • Sukhoi aircraft on order: 0
    • Variants: Su-22, Su-24
    • Total military aircraft: 452
    • Military strength score: 1.0026 – #60 out of 145

    8. Belarus

    • Active Sukhoi aircraft: 61
    • Sukhoi aircraft on order: 8
    • Variants: Su-25, Su-27
    • Total military aircraft: 183
    • Military strength score: 1.0901 – #64 out of 145

    7. Ukraine

    • Active Sukhoi aircraft: 65
    • Sukhoi aircraft on order: 0
    • Variants: Su-24, Su-25, Su-27
    • Total military aircraft: 321
    • Military strength score: 0.2598 – #18 out of 145

    6. Kazakhstan

    • Active Sukhoi aircraft: 69
    • Sukhoi aircraft on order: 16
    • Variants: Su-24, Su-25, Su-27, Su-30
    • Total military aircraft: 243
    • Military strength score: 0.9495 – #58 out of 145

    5. Vietnam

    • Active Sukhoi aircraft: 79
    • Sukhoi aircraft on order: 0
    • Variants: Su-22, Su-27, Su-30
    • Total military aircraft: 226
    • Military strength score: 0.3158 – #22 out of 145

    4. Algeria

    • Active Sukhoi aircraft: 105
    • Sukhoi aircraft on order: 10
    • Variants: Su-24, Su-30
    • Total military aircraft: 605
    • Military strength score: 0.3589 – #26 out of 145

    3. India

    • Active Sukhoi aircraft: 266
    • Sukhoi aircraft on order: 12
    • Variants: Su-30
    • Total military aircraft: 2,296
    • Military strength score: 0.1023 – #4 out of 145

    2. China

    • Active Sukhoi aircraft: 399
    • Sukhoi aircraft on order: 50
    • Variants: Su-27, J-11/16, J-15, Su-30/33, Su-35
    • Total military aircraft: 3,304
    • Military strength score: 0.0706 – #3 out of 145

    1. Russia

    • Active Sukhoi aircraft: 1082
    • Sukhoi aircraft on order: 110
    • Variants: Su-57, Su-35, Su-34, Su-30
    • Total military aircraft: 4,255
    • Military strength score: 0.0702 – #2 out of 145

     

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