Militaries Around the World Have Thousands of This Russian Fighter Jet

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We used data from the 2024 World Air Forces report from FlightGlobal, an aviation and aerospace industry publication.
Launched in the mid-20th century by Pavel Sukhoi, the Sukhoi series was developed to address a variety of combat requirements.
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Pavel Sukhoi is a name in the fighter jet realm because of the proliferation of his jets worldwide. The Sukhoi SU-2 was his first design and would become a light bomber during WWII. Following the Cold War, the design and series of fighter jets would become the most prominent in the world in terms of military aviation, and they are now known for their versatility, speed, and firepower.

The evolution of Sukhoi fighters mirrors significant advancements in military aviation technology, especially during the Cold War and in the contemporary era. Launched in the mid-20th century by Pavel Sukhoi, the Sukhoi series was developed to address a variety of combat requirements, beginning with models such as the Su-7 and Su-9.

The true transformation of this series came with the introduction of the Su-27 in the early 1980s. This aircraft, known for its maneuverability and range, set the standard for all future models, and it remains a key component of the Russian Air Force.

Later designs, including the Su-30 and Su-35, expanded on the Su-27’s capabilities, improving on the avionics, stealth technology, and armament. The newest model is the Su-57, Russia’s fifth-generation fighter, which incorporates stealth capabilities and is expected to play a key role in future aerial combat.

Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at the countries that utilize Sukhoi aircraft. To identify the countries with the most Sukhoi fighter jets, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed the 2024 World Air Forces report from FlightGlobal, an aviation and aerospace industry publication. We ranked these countries according to the number of Sukhoi fighter jets currently in service. We included supplemental information from GlobalFirePower regarding each country’s current air force and overall military strength ranking. We excluded countries that are not in the process of ordering combat aircraft.

Currently, Russia maintains the largest fleet of Sukhoi jets. Apart from Russia, India and China have sizable fleets of Sukhoi jets, as well as customized variants specifically tailored to their strategic needs.

Why Are We Covering This?

The widespread adoption of Sukhoi jets underlines their strategic importance and the enduring legacy of Soviet-era military engineering in shaping today’s aerial combat doctrines. As geopolitical dynamics evolve, the presence of Sukhoi jets in multiple air forces worldwide underscores their crucial role in modern military strategies.

Here is a look at the countries with the 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

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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

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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

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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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