5 Countries that have the Most F-16 Fighter Jets

3. Israel

F-16 Fighter Jets: 224

Israel has the third largest fleet of F-16 fighter jets with 224 aircraft from the C/D/I variants. This is the main combat jet used by the Israeli Air Force. According to defense analysts, the F-16s operated by Israel are far superior to those flown by other countries because of the extensive upgrade and modifications made by Tel Aviv over the years, with the standout technology being the advanced avionics suite. That being said, the country is on the trajectory to move away from the F-16s as it shifts focus on the F-35. According to FlightGlobal, the Israelis have a fleet of 39 active F-35s, with another 36 on order.