Fighter Aircraft Comparison
The case study that follows demonstrates how Janes can provide a comparison of the capabilities of two or more fighter aircraft
This case study utilises content from:
- Janes Military Capabilities
- Janes Defence Equipment and Technology
- Janes Intelligence Briefings
- Janes News Modules
Insight into inventories
Subscribers with access to Military Capabilities content can gain insight into a country’s inventory. In this example we’ll compare the inventories of the Japanese and Chinese Air Forces.

Insight into key capability information
With market-leading insight, Defence Equipment and Technology content subscribers can access a wealth of technical specifications and contextual variables for systems in operation in their chosen countries, in this example the Air Forces of Japan and China. Those with access to the Data Analytics functionality can view structured defence data and make side by side comparisons before linking to the full profile. This delivers a detailed understanding of the operational capabilities of the aircraft.
Data Analytics subscribers' view:

Full profile view available to Defence Equipment and Technology subscribers with and without Data Analytics

Expert insight from Janes top analysts
In the Intelligence Briefing series, Janes senior analysts investigate and reflect on questions that span across critical industry and national security concerns, including developments in military aircraft and military capabilities by country. Intelligence briefings are available to all customers with an Intelligence Centre, Module or Markets Forecast subscription.

Building a clearer picture with related news and insight
Subscribers with access to News and Insight content can find up-to-date news and analysis on military aircraft, including market trends and technological breakthroughs.

What we now know ...
Using a combination of Janes content we have been able to compare the inventories and capabilities of two countries.
We used:
- Military Capabilities to gain insight into the inventories of our chosen countries.
- Defence Equipment and Technology to make comparisons between platforms and understand key characteristics and specifications.
- Intelligence Briefings to hear from Janes experts on military and system capabilities.
- Finally, we used News and Insight to keep up to date with related news, trends and technological developments.