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During the Vietnam War (1945 - 1975), the US Army had more HELICOPTERS (Rotor Wing Aircraft) than all of the branches combined (Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard).
Taking into account all types of aircraft (fixed wing and helicopters); Today (2010) the US Air Force has far more aircraft than the Army.
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What is the worlds largest air force?
The United States has the largest air force in the world. Take note, the US Air Force is not the largest air force in the world based on number of Aircraft. The US Navy/Marine Corps has many more aircraft, and the US Army has more aircraft, mostly helicopters, than any of the other individual branches.
Who are the main users of military aircraft?
The Air Force of a nation usually has more aircraft than the other services combined. If the Navy has aircraft carriers, they need airplanes that can take off and land on those vessels. If the Navy does not have aircraft carriers, they usually have a few land based aircraft. Most Army's have helicopters (aka rotating wing aircraft) and some fixed-wing aircraft. The Marine Corps have a combination of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. The Coast Guard have their own fleet of land based aircraft. The Air Force is the main users of military aircraft, but, not the only branch to use them. Generally speaking the civilian police/law enforcement agencies do not use military aircraft, except on special occasions.
Who is the best army ever?
The French have won more wars throughout history than any other nation.
Can other military branches stop the Air Force?
The US Army has more aircraft than the US Air Force does. The US Navy and the US Marine Corps have their own attack and fighter planes. All branches have a great deal of anti-aircraft weapons, from individual shoulder fired missiles to ship born anti-missile systems and ground installations. It would be an ugly fight. The Air Force can stop many different types of military branches because they are the fastest and the strongest. The Air Force has some aircraft that can't get shot down and can spy on their enemies. They also have planes that can destroy air, sea and ground targets.
Is a Major in the Army higher than a Captain in the Army?
Yes... and the Air Force, and in the Marines, as well.
What is the new unmanned aircraft that can remain in the air for more than 24 hours which has been added to Israeli Air Force family?
Heron -TP Eitan UAV
How does the U.S. Army Navy Marines Air Force and Coast Guard respectively rank number of active aircraft amongst the world's armed forces.?
All combined, the United States Armed Forces maintain a significantly higher number of aircraft than any other country.They protect the country
Does the army have more ships than the navy?
No, no army has more ships than its navy.
Where does Indian army stand when compared to rest of the world?
INDIAN ARMY ranks 4 in the world:The Indian Army dates back to the Stone Age. Today, it is known as being the largest all volunteer ground force in the world with more than 1,000,000 active duty soldiers. The Indian military is over one million strong across four branches as well as paramilitary units. It is an all-volunteer force operating under of budget of more than $44 billion. While its aircraft and helicopter as well as tank and armored vehicle numbers rank it solidly in the middle of the list, it has the smallest naval craft fleet of the top ten. India is also estimated to have more than eighty nuclear warheads in its possession.
Why is it possible for Jumbo Jets to fly?
For the same reason that any aircraft can fly: the force due to lift is greater than the force due to gravity.
How much would it cost to recruit an all volunteer army?
We currently have an all volunteer military force and have had one for more than 35 years.
How many lords can you have in a 2000 point Warhammer Fantasy army?
Any number, so long as they don't equal more than 25% of the force in points (so 500 for a 2000 point army).
