Top 10 Active UK Royal Air Force Aircraft With The Longest Range

While the RAF is much smaller than it once was, it remains one of the most potent air forces in Europe, with a broad range of capabilities. The RAF has a mix of both US and European aircraft in service. Even some American aircraft have extensive British DNA; for example, 15% of the F-35 Lightning II components are made in Britain, including the Rolls-Royce LiftSystem found on the F-35B. For the RAF, range matters, especially given that the Royal Air Force deploys to conflicts far from home. Here are the RAF’s ten longest-range aircraft.