Air Forces comparison: Laos vs Sweden
Sweden's air force fields 170 active aircraft — 5.3x Laos's 32. The breakdown includes 4 vs 96 combat aircraft, 23 vs 53 helicopters, 2 vs 9 transport aircraft, 3 vs 10 trainers (Laos vs Sweden). Laos has 6 aircraft on order vs 73 for Sweden. The Laos air force is officially the Lao People's Liberation Army Air Force.
Lao People's Liberation Army Air Force 🇱🇦
| Official Name | Lao People's Liberation Army Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 32 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 6 |
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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Laotian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
4 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
23 | |
Training
|
3 | |
Transport
|
2 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Swedish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
96 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
53 | |
|
Training
|
10 | |
|
Transport
|
9 | |
|
Other
|
2 | |
Evolution of Laotian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Swedish Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Laos or Sweden?
Sweden has more military aircraft with 170 active aircraft compared to Laos's 32, a difference of 138 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Laos or Sweden?
Sweden has more combat aircraft with 96 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Laos's 4.
Which country has more military helicopters, Laos or Sweden?
Sweden operates more military helicopters with 53 compared to Laos's 23.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Laos or Sweden?
Sweden has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to Laos's 2.
How do the Laos and Sweden air forces compare in size?
Sweden's air force is 4.5 times larger than Laos's in terms of total active aircraft (9 vs 2).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Laos or Sweden?
Sweden has 73 aircraft on order compared to Laos's 6.