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SwedenAir Fleet & Combat Aviation Inventory
Comprehensive air inventory metrics covering tactical fighters, strategic bombers, airlift, rotary wing, and unmanned combat platforms for Sweden.
Total Aircraft Fleet
205
All active fixed & rotary wing aircraft
Combat Aircraft
94
Fighters, bombers & ground attack
Rotary Wing (Helicopters)
50
Attack, transport & utility gunships
Transport & Support
51
Strategic airlift & advanced trainers
Air Fleet Force Mix & Composition
205 Active AirframesCombat: 46% (94)Rotary: 24% (50)Transport: 3% (6)Trainers: 22% (45)
Itemized Airframe Fleet Register
Verified model-level tactical aviation inventory, operational roles, and aerospace contractors for Sweden.
| Model / Designation | Role / Variant | Manufacturer / Prime Contractor | Generation / Tech Badge | Active Inventory | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 JAS 39 GripenVar: JAS 39C/D/E | Multirole Fighter | Saab | Gen4.5 | 154 | Active |
 GlobalEyeVar: Saab 340 / Global 6000 | AEW&C Early Warning Aircraft | Saab | Gen4 | 2 | Active |
 UH-60 Black HawkVar: Hkp 16 | Utility Helicopter | Lockheed Martin | Gen4 | 15 | Active |
Fighter & Interceptor Squadrons
96 Airframes| Capability Class | Role & Operational Scope | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Air Superiority Fighters | BVR engagement, dogfight dominance & airspace control | 0 |
| Multi-Role Combat Aircraft | Strike, maritime interdiction & close air support | 96 |
| Dedicated Interceptors | High-speed border & sovereign airspace defense | 0 |
| Dedicated Ground Attack | Low-altitude anti-armor & close air support | 0 |
Strategic & Tactical Bombers
0 Airframes| Aircraft Class | Strategic Role | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Strategic Heavy Bombers | Long-range standoff cruise missile & nuclear deterrence | 0 |
| Tactical Strike Bombers | Theater interdiction & precision strike penetration | 0 |
Rotary Wing Fleet (Helicopters)
50 Rotary| Helicopter Type | Primary Mission | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Dedicated Attack Gunships | Rotary anti-armor, escort & armed reconnaissance | 0 |
| Heavy & Medium Transport | Air assault, rapid troop transit & tactical insertion | 40 |
| Utility & Search-and-Rescue | Aeromedical evac, SAR, logistics & liaison | 10 |
Airlift, Logistics & Flight Training
51 Aircraft| Platform Category | Logistics Function | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Strategic Heavy Airlift | Intercontinental military deployment & outsized cargo | 1 |
| Tactical Transport & Tankers | Theater airlift, aerial refueling tankers & paratroop drop | 5 |
| Advanced Flight Trainers | Lead-in supersonic fighter training & combat conversion | 45 |
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAVs)
12,540 Platforms| Drone Class | Autonomous Capability | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Combat UCAVs & Strike Drones | MALE/HALE armed precision strike & loitering attack | 80 |
| Reconnaissance & ISR UAVs | High-altitude surveillance, EW & battle management | 380 |
| Loitering & FPV Munitions | Tactical swarm & suicide precision interdiction | 12,000 |
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