Air Forces comparison: Russia vs Sweden
Russia's air force fields 4,300 active aircraft — 25:1 Sweden's 170. The breakdown includes 1,524 vs 96 combat aircraft, 152 vs 0 bombers, 1,604 vs 53 helicopters, 515 vs 9 transport aircraft, 442 vs 10 trainers (Russia vs Sweden). Russia has 677 aircraft on order vs 73 for Sweden. The Russia air force is officially the Russian Air Force.
Russian Air Force 🇷🇺
| Official Name | Russian Air Force |
| Local Name | Военно-воздушные cилы (Voenno-vozdushnye sily) |
| Active aircraft | 4300 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 677 |
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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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Russian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
1524 | |
Bomber
|
152 | |
Helicopter
|
1604 | |
Training
|
442 | |
Transport
|
515 | |
Other
|
63 | |
Swedish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
96 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
53 | |
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Training
|
10 | |
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Transport
|
9 | |
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Other
|
2 | |
Evolution of Russian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Swedish Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Russia or Sweden?
Russia has more military aircraft with 4,300 active aircraft compared to Sweden's 170, a difference of 4,130 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Russia or Sweden?
Russia has more combat aircraft with 1,524 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Sweden's 96.
Which country has more military helicopters, Russia or Sweden?
Russia operates more military helicopters with 1,604 compared to Sweden's 53.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Russia or Sweden?
Russia has more transport aircraft with 515 compared to Sweden's 9.
How do the Russia and Sweden air forces compare in size?
Russia's air force is 57.2 times larger than Sweden's in terms of total active aircraft (515 vs 9).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Russia or Sweden?
Russia has 677 aircraft on order compared to Sweden's 73.