New Delhi: The World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA) has ranked the Indian Air Force (IAF) as the sixth best in the world.
But, there is a catch here.
The first, second, fourth and fifth ranks have gone to the United States Air Force, United States Navy, United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. The Russian Air Force is in third position.
This technically means that the IAF is the third best in the world, after the air forces in the US and Russia.
The WDMMA gives a comprehensive view of global air supremacy by mapping out the strengths and weaknesses of global military aviation, the Indian Express reported.
According to the report, this data-driven resource delivers unique perspectives on the realities of modern combat, currently following a total of 48,082 aircraft across 129 military air arms in 103 separate countries.
The organisation’s ranking structure utilizes a complex formula that assesses specific metrics related to the overall fighting capability of the various air wings in the world.
The calculation produces the definitive TruVal Rating, which helps to separate each global power based on more than just bulk strength, factoring in technological modernisation, logistical support, and strike and defence capabilities.
A military power is not simply judged by the total size of its aircraft inventory, but rather by the actual quality and general balance of its fleet, this ensures.
The US Air Force was given a TVR score of 242.9. The active WDMMA index spans 103 tracked nations and 129 covered air services, including independent Army, Navy, and Marine corps aviation branches where relevant.
The People’s Liberation Army Air Force of China has been ranked 7th, just ahead of the Japanese Air Forces, while the Israeli Air Force has been ranked 9th. The French Air Force closes out the Top 10 list.
