Air Forces comparison: 
Denmark vs 
Norway
Denmark operates 94 active military aircraft vs 111 for Norway.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
DenmarkWorld #43
9.4
AIRS Index / 100
Norway leads overall, ahead on 2 of 5 categories
NorwayWorld #35
11.8
Denmark
Norway
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Denmark | Norway | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Royal Danish Air Force | Royal Norwegian Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 94 | 111 | 🇳🇴 1.2× |
| Aircraft on order | 20 | 8 | 🇩🇰 2.5× |
| Combat aircraft | 27 | 52 | 🇳🇴 1.9× |
| Combat share of fleet | 28.7 % | 46.8 % | 🇳🇴 1.6× |
| Aircraft types in service | 7 | 6 | 🇩🇰 1.2× |
| Main supplier | United States · 43 % | United States · 71 % |
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| Helicopters | 34 | 34 | — |
| Transport aircraft | 8 | 4 | 🇩🇰 2.0× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 0 | 5 | 🇳🇴 |
| Trainers | 25 | 16 | 🇩🇰 1.6× |
Backbone aircraft most numerous in service
Fleet evolution · Denmark
Fleet evolution · Norway
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Denmark or Norway?
Norway has more military aircraft with 111 active aircraft compared to Denmark's 94, a difference of 17 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Denmark or Norway?
Norway has more combat aircraft with 52 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Denmark's 27.
Which country has more military helicopters, Denmark or Norway?
Denmark and Norway both operate 34 military helicopters.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Denmark or Norway?
Denmark has more transport aircraft with 8 compared to Norway's 4.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Denmark or Norway?
Denmark has 20 aircraft on order compared to Norway's 8.