At its peak (in the years 1959 to 1962), the Javelin equipped 14 squadrons.
The Super Hornet aircraft is in production and has equipped 22 squadrons.
Plans to equip two more squadrons with P-39s were also abandoned.
It was also operated by the Marine Corps, equipping two squadrons from 1935.
The Navy planned to buy approximately 85 aircraft to equip 11 squadrons as of 2008.
Indian Air Force - 140 were delivered in 1968, equipping six squadrons.
In a first stage not fewer than 72 aircraft will be acquired to equip three operational squadrons.
The Netherlands had 160 F.8s, equipping seven squadrons until 1955.
The wing's mainstay soon became the Beaufort, however, eventually equipping five squadrons attached to the formation.
It has been speculated that at a later stage, India's order may include a further 64 aircraft to equip three squadrons.