Air Forces comparison: Denmark vs Sweden
Denmark operates 123 active military aircraft vs 170 for Sweden. The breakdown includes 57 vs 96 combat aircraft, 34 vs 53 helicopters, 7 vs 9 transport aircraft, 25 vs 10 trainers (Denmark vs Sweden). Denmark has 6 aircraft on order vs 73 for Sweden. 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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Swedish Air Force 🇸🇪
| Official Name | Swedish Air Force |
| Local Name | Flygvapnet |
| Active aircraft | 170 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 73 |
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Danish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
57 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
34 | |
Training
|
25 | |
Transport
|
7 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Swedish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
96 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
53 | |
|
Training
|
10 | |
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Transport
|
9 | |
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Other
|
2 | |
Evolution of Danish Air Force fleet
Evolution of Swedish Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Denmark or Sweden?
Sweden has more military aircraft with 170 active aircraft compared to Denmark's 123, a difference of 47 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Denmark or Sweden?
Sweden has more combat aircraft with 96 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Denmark's 57.
Which country has more military helicopters, Denmark or Sweden?
Sweden operates more military helicopters with 53 compared to Denmark's 34.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Denmark or Sweden?
Sweden has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to Denmark's 7.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Denmark or Sweden?
Sweden has 73 aircraft on order compared to Denmark's 6.