

'Aircraft Carriers' value includes only traditional through-deck carriers (both conventionally- and nuclear-powered) Helicopter Carriers are considered in their own separate listing. 'Total Assets' value includes all possible / available vessels including auxiliaries. NAVAL FORCES - Values derived from multiple sources.

'Rocket Projectors' (MLRSs) include self-propelled and towed forms. 'Vehicles' value includes APCs, IFVs, MRAPs, Armored Cars, and support / logistical / engineering types. 'Tanks' value includes Main Battle Tanks (MBTs), medium tanks, and light tanks. LAND FORCES - Values derived from multiple sources. For an in-depth look into the current air powers of the world, consider " the World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft". 'Transports' value includes only fixed-wing aircraft while all rotorcraft are represented under the 'Helicopters' value. 'Attack' value constitutes purpose-built, fixed-wing dedicated attack types. Total Aircraft Strength value includes both fixed-wing and rotorcraft platforms from all branches of service (at this time UAVs are not included). Some values may be estimated.ĪIRPOWER - Values derived from multiple sources. MANPOWER - Values partly derived from the CIA World Factbook. As geography can play a role in both offensive and defensive wars, the GFP formula takes geographic qualities into account (border coverage, coastline coverage).ĬAPITAL - Basic details covering the name, population, temperature, and precipitation values of a given capital city. GEOGRAPHY - Values derived from the CIA World Factbook. FINANCIALS - Values partly derived from the CIA World Factbook and presented in USD ($).
