Air Forces comparison: Australia vs Sweden
Australia's air force fields 355 active aircraft — 2.1x Sweden's 170. The breakdown includes 108 vs 96 combat aircraft, 95 vs 53 helicopters, 61 vs 9 transport aircraft, 79 vs 10 trainers (Australia vs Sweden). Australia has 113 aircraft on order vs 73 for Sweden. The Australia air force is officially the Royal Australian Air Force.
Royal Australian Air Force 🇦🇺
| Official Name | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 355 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 113 |
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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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Australian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
108 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
95 | |
Training
|
79 | |
Transport
|
61 | |
Other
|
12 | |
Swedish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
96 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
53 | |
|
Training
|
10 | |
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Transport
|
9 | |
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Other
|
2 | |
Evolution of Australian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Swedish Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Australia or Sweden?
Australia has more military aircraft with 355 active aircraft compared to Sweden's 170, a difference of 185 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Australia or Sweden?
Australia has more combat aircraft with 108 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Sweden's 96.
Which country has more military helicopters, Australia or Sweden?
Australia operates more military helicopters with 95 compared to Sweden's 53.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Australia or Sweden?
Australia has more transport aircraft with 61 compared to Sweden's 9.
How do the Australia and Sweden air forces compare in size?
Australia's air force is 6.8 times larger than Sweden's in terms of total active aircraft (61 vs 9).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Australia or Sweden?
Australia has 113 aircraft on order compared to Sweden's 73.