Royal Danish Air Force
Key facts
Official Name | Royal Danish Air Force |
Local Name | Flyvevรฅbnet |
Country | ๐ฉ๐ฐ Denmark |
World rank | #66 |
Active aircrafts | 111 as of 2025 |
Aircrafts on order | 23 |
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Overview
The Denmark Air Force, known as Flyvevรฅbnet in Danish, is the aerial warfare branch of the Danish military. Established on October 1, 1950, it operates under the Danish Defence Command. The Air Force primarily focuses on providing air support and defense capabilities to Denmark and its allies. Its fleet consists of various aircraft, including fighter jets, helicopters, transport aircraft, and unmanned aerial systems. The Air Force has been involved in several international operations and missions, ranging from peacekeeping to combat operations. Notably, it participated in NATO operations during the Cold War, including air defense patrols and surveillance missions. It played a crucial role in the Kosovo War, the Afghanistan War, and the international coalition against ISIS. With a strong emphasis on modernization, the Air Force regularly updates its equipment and technology to ensure operational effectiveness and maintain its defense capabilities. Training and international cooperation are also fundamental aspects of the Denmark Air Force's mission to fulfill its responsibilities as a member of the international defense community.
Origin countries of aircrafts
Country | Active Aircraft | |
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๐บ๐ธ United States | 58 | |
๐ธ๐ช Sweden | 25 | |
๐ฌ๐ง United Kingdom | 14 | |
๐ฎ๐น Italy | 14 | |
๐ซ๐ท France | 11 | |
๐จ๐ฆ Canada | 3 |
Evolution of Danish Air Force fleet
Aircrafts by type in 2025
Aircraft type | Active | |
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45 | |
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34 | |
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25 | |
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7 |
Full inventory in 2025
Royal Danish Air Force
Aircraft Type | Model | Origin Country | Model Year | Active | ๐ซ YoY | Ordered | |
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F-16A | ๐บ๐ธ | 1979 | 31 | -2 |
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F-16B | ๐บ๐ธ | 1979 | 10 | 0 |
0 |
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F-35A | ๐บ๐ธ | 2013 | 4 | -6 |
23 |
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AW101 | ๐ฌ๐ง ๐ฎ๐น | 1999 | 14 | 0 |
0 |
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H125M/AS550 | ๐ซ๐ท | 1990 | 11 | 0 |
0 |
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S-70/MH-60R | ๐บ๐ธ | 1979 | 9 | 0 |
0 |
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C-130J | ๐บ๐ธ | 1956 | 4 | 0 |
0 |
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Challenger 604 | ๐จ๐ฆ | 1980 | 3 | 0 |
0 |
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MFI-17 | ๐ธ๐ช | 1972 | 25 | 0 |
0 |