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Air Forces comparison: Flag of Denmark Denmark vs Flag of Sweden Sweden

Force Profile
Denmark Sweden
Official name Royal Danish Air Force Swedish Air Force
Local name Flyvevåbnet Flygvapnet
Active aircraft 123 (2026) 170 (2026)
Aircraft on order +6 +77
Roundel Roundel of Denmark air force Roundel of Sweden air force
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Aircraft by Type

🇩🇰 Denmarkas of 2026
  • Combat 57
  • Helicopter 34
  • Training 25
  • Transport 7
🇸🇪 Swedenas of 2026
  • Combat 96
  • Helicopter 53
  • Training 10
  • Transport 9
  • Other 2

Fleet Evolution

🇩🇰 Denmark
🇸🇪 Sweden

Overview

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 77 for Sweden.

The Denmark air force is officially the Royal Danish Air Force.

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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 77 aircraft on order compared to Denmark's 6.