December 24, 2021
Russia's Air Force is Impressive, But How Does it Stack Up to the US?
The future of the Russian transport fleet appears to continue along this course, giving Russia greater airlift capacity and flexibility. In order to maintain their status as the second greatest air-mobile military, Russia is still looking to upgrade and expand their fleet.
by Charlie Gao
Here’s What You Need to Remember: In contrast, the United States Air Force’s paradrop capabilities are largely restricted to infantry and light vehicles.
When it comes to being air-mobile, the Russian military is second only to the U.S. military. According to the 2018 Military Balance Report, Russia fields 177 heavy to medium transport aircraft. This stands in contrast to America’s 658, China’s 84, France’s 46, and the UK’s 44. Russia’s transport fleet has proven useful in recent operations in Syria, but how did such a numerous fleet evolve in a military that has a strong focus on ground warfare? What unique capabilities does it have?
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/reboot/russias-air-force-impressive-how-does-it-stack-us-198466
