Air Forces comparison: Finland vs Sweden
Finland operates 164 active military aircraft vs 170 for Sweden. The breakdown includes 62 vs 96 combat aircraft, 27 vs 53 helicopters, 12 vs 9 transport aircraft, 63 vs 10 trainers (Finland vs Sweden). Finland has 63 aircraft on order vs 73 for Sweden.
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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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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Finnish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
62 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
27 | |
Training
|
63 | |
Transport
|
12 | |
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 Finnish Air Force fleet
Evolution of Swedish Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Finland or Sweden?
Sweden has more military aircraft with 170 active aircraft compared to Finland's 164, a difference of 6 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Finland or Sweden?
Sweden has more combat aircraft with 96 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Finland's 62.
Which country has more military helicopters, Finland or Sweden?
Sweden operates more military helicopters with 53 compared to Finland's 27.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Finland or Sweden?
Finland has more transport aircraft with 12 compared to Sweden's 9.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Finland or Sweden?
Sweden has 73 aircraft on order compared to Finland's 63.