Air Forces comparison: Sweden vs Denmark
Swedish Air Force 🇸🇪
| Official Name | Swedish Air Force |
| Local Name | Flygvapnet |
| Active aircraft | 170 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 73 |
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Royal Danish Air Force 🇩🇰
| Official Name | Royal Danish Air Force |
| Local Name | Flyvevåbnet |
| Active aircraft | 123 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 6 |
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Swedish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
96 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
53 | |
Training
|
10 | |
Transport
|
9 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
2 | |
Danish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
57 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
34 | |
|
Training
|
25 | |
|
Transport
|
7 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Swedish Air Force fleet
Evolution of Danish Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Sweden or Denmark?
Sweden has more military aircraft with 170 active aircraft compared to Denmark's 123, a difference of 47 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Sweden or Denmark?
Sweden has more combat aircraft with 96 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Denmark's 57.
Which country has more military helicopters, Sweden or Denmark?
Sweden operates more military helicopters with 53 compared to Denmark's 34.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Sweden or Denmark?
Sweden has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to Denmark's 7.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Sweden or Denmark?
Sweden has 73 aircraft on order compared to Denmark's 6.