Why does Revelation 19:18 mention commanders on horses when this future prophecy is likely to not have actual horses?

Why does Revelation 19:18 mention commanders on horses when this future prophecy is likely to not have actual horses?

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The text:

“Then I saw an angel standing in the sun, and he cried out with a loud
voice, saying to all the birds which fly in midheaven, “Come, assemble
for the great supper of God,

so that you may eat the flesh of kings and the flesh of commanders and
the flesh of mighty men and the flesh of horses and of those who sit
on them
and the flesh of all men, both free men and slaves, and small
and great.” ‭‭Revelation‬ ‭19‬:‭17‬-‭18‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬

Jesus coming on the clouds of Heaven on a white horse to conquer makes sense (Revelation 1:7, Revelation 19:11-16).

However, if this is an actual future prophecy(Revelation 19:18) and it is still future, then why are horses mentioned when they are antiquated for war purposes? (I’m aware that Revelation has symbolism, but I’m doubtful that this is merely symbolic).

Q: Why doesn’t it mention modern transportation? Is this a problem with inerrancy?

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