Air Forces comparison: 
Bulgaria vs 
Sweden
Sweden's air force fields 178 active aircraft — 2.3:1 Bulgaria's 79.
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Key figures as of 2026
| Bulgaria | Sweden | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Bulgarian Air Force | Swedish Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 79 | 178 | 🇸🇪 2.3× |
| Aircraft on order | 8 | 77 | 🇸🇪 9.6× |
| Combat aircraft | 27 | 96 | 🇸🇪 3.6× |
| Combat share of fleet | 34.2 % | 53.9 % | 🇸🇪 1.6× |
| Aircraft types in service | 16 | 11 | 🇧🇬 1.5× |
| Main supplier | Ex-USSR · 33 % | Sweden · 54 % |
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| Helicopters | 29 | 53 | 🇸🇪 1.8× |
| Transport aircraft | 7 | 9 | 🇸🇪 1.3× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 0 | 2 | 🇸🇪 |
| Trainers | 16 | 10 | 🇧🇬 1.6× |
| UAVs | 0 | 8 | 🇸🇪 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Bulgaria or Sweden?
Sweden has more military aircraft with 178 active aircraft compared to Bulgaria's 79, a difference of 99 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Bulgaria or Sweden?
Sweden has more combat aircraft with 96 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Bulgaria's 27.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bulgaria or Sweden?
Sweden operates more military helicopters with 53 compared to Bulgaria's 29.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bulgaria or Sweden?
Sweden has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to Bulgaria's 7.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Bulgaria or Sweden?
Sweden has 77 aircraft on order compared to Bulgaria's 8.