Air Forces comparison: Denmark vs Finland
Overview
Denmark operates 123 active military aircraft vs 164 for Finland.
The breakdown includes 57 vs 62 combat aircraft, 34 vs 27 helicopters, 7 vs 12 transport aircraft, 25 vs 63 trainers (Denmark vs Finland). Denmark has 6 aircraft on order vs 63 for Finland.
The Denmark air force is officially the Royal Danish Air Force.
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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Finnish Air Force 🇫🇮
| Official Name | Finnish Air Force |
| Local Name | Ilmavoimat |
| Active aircraft | 164 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 63 |
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Danish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
57 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
34 | |
Training
|
25 | |
Transport
|
7 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Finnish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
62 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
27 | |
|
Training
|
63 | |
|
Transport
|
12 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Danish Air Force fleet
Evolution of Finnish Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Denmark or Finland?
Finland has more military aircraft with 164 active aircraft compared to Denmark's 123, a difference of 41 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Denmark or Finland?
Finland has more combat aircraft with 62 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Denmark's 57.
Which country has more military helicopters, Denmark or Finland?
Denmark operates more military helicopters with 34 compared to Finland's 27.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Denmark or Finland?
Finland has more transport aircraft with 12 compared to Denmark's 7.
How do the Denmark and Finland air forces compare in size?
Finland's air force is 1.7 times larger than Denmark's in terms of total active aircraft (12 vs 7).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Denmark or Finland?
Finland has 63 aircraft on order compared to Denmark's 6.