The three strongest air forces in Asia
Japanese fighter jets participate in the parade
Japan, India and China not only have powerful fighters, but are also capable of operating large-scale support forces and developed aviation industries, according to War is Boring.
Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF)
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force was established on July 1, 1954, and is the department responsible for air combat under the Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF).
The JASDF possesses more than 300 4th and 4.5th generation fighters such as the F-15 and F-2, as well as older generation F-4 Phantoms.
The JASDF is famous for its training quality and pilot qualifications.
The Japanese equipment procurement program has encountered some obstacles.
Indian Air Force (IAF)
This was one of the few forces that effectively used Soviet weapons during the Cold War.
The three strongest air forces in Asia
Indian Su-30MKI fighter performs
India owns more than 300 4th and 4.5th generation fighters, many squadrons of MiG-21 aircraft and 200 ground attack aircraft.
IAF is having difficulty purchasing Dassault Rafale fighters from France.
Chinese Air Force (PLAAF)
Thirty years ago, the PLAAF was considered a large but poor force.
The three strongest air forces in Asia
Chinese JH-7A aircraft practice night flying
However, the situation has changed a lot.
The PLAAF also continuously increases the size of its strategic, tactical and early warning transport aircraft fleets.
However, Chinese industry still has many problems, especially in the quality of high-end equipment such as jet engines.
In addition to these three forces, the Korean Air Force (ROKAF) is also a major opponent in Asia.