How many planes are in a squadron?

Answer 1

The number of aircraft assigned to a squadron varies depending on the type of squadron and the nationality.

For World War Two, most of the time:

United States:

Army Air Force-Fighter Squadron is 25+

Army Air Force-Bomber Squadron is 12 to 16

Navy Fighter Squdron is 16 to 32

Navy Dive Bomber, Torpedo Bomber or Scout Bomber Squadron is 12 to 18

Japan:

Army Fighter or Bomber Squadron (Chutai) is 9 to 12

Navy Fighter or Bomber Squadron (Chutai) is 6 to 12

Great Britain:

RAF Fighter Squadron is 12

RAF Bomber Squadron is 6 to 12

France 1939-1940:

Army Fighter or Bomber Squadron (Escadrille) is 9

Germany:

Luftwaffe Fighter Squadron (Staffel) is 12

Luftwaffe Bomber Squadron (Staffel) is 9

Answer 2

15