Air Forces comparison: 
Denmark vs 
Sweden
Denmark operates 123 active military aircraft vs 178 for Sweden.
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Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Denmark | Sweden | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Royal Danish Air Force | Swedish Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 123 | 178 | 🇸🇪 1.4× |
| Aircraft on order | 6 | 77 | 🇸🇪 13× |
| Combat aircraft | 57 | 96 | 🇸🇪 1.7× |
| Combat share of fleet | 46.3 % | 53.9 % | 🇸🇪 1.2× |
| Aircraft types in service | 8 | 11 | 🇸🇪 1.4× |
| Main supplier | United States · 57 % | Sweden · 54 % |
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| Helicopters | 34 | 53 | 🇸🇪 1.6× |
| Transport aircraft | 7 | 9 | 🇸🇪 1.3× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 0 | 2 | 🇸🇪 |
| Trainers | 25 | 10 | 🇩🇰 2.5× |
| UAVs | 0 | 8 | 🇸🇪 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Denmark or Sweden?
Sweden has more military aircraft with 178 active aircraft compared to Denmark's 123, a difference of 55 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.