Air Forces comparison: Switzerland vs Sweden

Swiss Air Force 🇨🇭

Official Name Swiss Air Force
Local Name Schweizer Luftwaffe - Forces aériennes suisses
Active aircraft146 as of 2026
Aircraft on order36
Roundel

Roundel of Switzerland air force

Swedish Air Force 🇸🇪

Official Name Swedish Air Force
Local Name Flygvapnet
Active aircraft168 as of 2026
Aircraft on order86
Roundel

Roundel of Sweden air force

Swiss aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 53
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 40
Training Training 35
Transport Transport 17
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 1

Swedish aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 94
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 53
Training Training 10
Transport Transport 7
UAV UAV 0
Other Other 4

Evolution of Swiss Air Force fleet

Evolution of Swedish Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Switzerland or Sweden?
Sweden has more military aircraft with 168 active aircraft compared to Switzerland's 146, a difference of 22 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Switzerland or Sweden?
Sweden has more combat aircraft with 94 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Switzerland's 53.
Which country has more military helicopters, Switzerland or Sweden?
Sweden operates more military helicopters with 53 compared to Switzerland's 40.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Switzerland or Sweden?
Switzerland has more transport aircraft with 17 compared to Sweden's 7.
How do the Switzerland and Sweden air forces compare in size?
Switzerland's air force is 2.4 times larger than Sweden's in terms of total active aircraft (17 vs 7).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Switzerland or Sweden?
Sweden has 86 aircraft on order compared to Switzerland's 36.