Air Forces comparison: Denmark vs Norway
Denmark operates 123 active military aircraft vs 111 for Norway. The breakdown includes 57 vs 52 combat aircraft, 34 vs 34 helicopters, 7 vs 9 transport aircraft, 25 vs 16 trainers (Denmark vs Norway). Denmark has 6 aircraft on order vs 6 for Norway. The Denmark air force is officially the Royal Danish Air Force, while Norway's is the Royal Norwegian 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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Royal Norwegian Air Force 🇳🇴
| Official Name | Royal Norwegian Air Force |
| Local Name | Luftforsvaret |
| Active aircraft | 111 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 6 |
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Danish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
57 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
34 | |
Training
|
25 | |
Transport
|
7 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Norwegian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
52 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
34 | |
|
Training
|
16 | |
|
Transport
|
9 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Danish Air Force fleet
Evolution of Norwegian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Denmark or Norway?
Denmark has more military aircraft with 123 active aircraft compared to Norway's 111, a difference of 12 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Denmark or Norway?
Denmark has more combat aircraft with 57 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Norway's 52.
Which country has more military helicopters, Denmark or Norway?
Norway operates more military helicopters with 34 compared to Denmark's 34.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Denmark or Norway?
Norway has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to Denmark's 7.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Denmark or Norway?
Norway has 6 aircraft on order compared to Denmark's 6.