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

Force Profile
Norway Sweden
Official name Royal Norwegian Air Force Swedish Air Force
Local name Luftforsvaret Flygvapnet
Active aircraft 111 (2026) 170 (2026)
Aircraft on order +6 +77
Roundel Roundel of Norway air force Roundel of Sweden air force
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Aircraft by Type

🇳🇴 Norwayas of 2026
  • Combat 52
  • Helicopter 34
  • Training 16
  • Transport 9
🇸🇪 Swedenas of 2026
  • Combat 96
  • Helicopter 53
  • Training 10
  • Transport 9
  • Other 2

Fleet Evolution

🇳🇴 Norway
🇸🇪 Sweden

Overview

Norway operates 111 active military aircraft vs 170 for Sweden.

The breakdown includes 52 vs 96 combat aircraft, 34 vs 53 helicopters, 9 vs 9 transport aircraft, 16 vs 10 trainers (Norway vs Sweden). Norway has 6 aircraft on order vs 77 for Sweden.

The Norway air force is officially the Royal Norwegian Air Force.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Norway or Sweden?
Sweden has more military aircraft with 170 active aircraft compared to Norway's 111, a difference of 59 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Norway or Sweden?
Sweden has more combat aircraft with 96 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Norway's 52.
Which country has more military helicopters, Norway or Sweden?
Sweden operates more military helicopters with 53 compared to Norway's 34.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Norway or Sweden?
Sweden has more transport aircraft with 9 compared to Norway's 9.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Norway or Sweden?
Sweden has 77 aircraft on order compared to Norway's 6.