Key Facts
| Current Title: |
| Flygvapnet |
| English Title: |
| Swedish Air Force |
| Abbreviation: |
| SwedAF |
| First Established: |
| 1926 |
| ICAO Code: |
| (None) |
| Country: |
| Sweden |
| Status: |
| Active |
History
Narrative Summary
In 1912 the first aircraft was presented to the Swedish Army. An Army Aviation Corps was formed with this aircraft, plus a second example. On 1 July 1926, the Army and Navy aviation units were amalgamated into the Royal Swedish Air Force, an independent service. The air force expanded rapidly during World War Two to meet the increasing threat from Germany. Postwar, the air force pioneered the concept of operating jet combat aircraft during wartime from roads and concealed airfields around the country.
| Key Dates: | ||
| 1 July 1926 | Swedish Air Force formed from amalgamating Army and Navy air arms | |
| 1951 | First jet aircraft delivered – SAAB 21R | |
| 1959 | First helicopters received – Alouette II | |
Current Status
To be added
Future Plans
Introduce JAS 39E Gripen into service.
Markings
National Insignia
Aircraft Serial Numbers
The Swedish military serial numbering system consists of a five or six-figure number, with the first two or three numbers being the aircraft type designation number and the remaining three numbers and individual identity number which normally starts at 001 for each type, e.g. JAS 39C 39230.
Aircraft
Aircraft Designations
Details of designation system to be added.
Current Aircraft Inventory
Table of Current Service Aircraft
All-Time Aircraft Used List
All-Time Table of Aircraft Used
Aircraft NOT Used
False reports of aircraft on order or in service
Organisation
Main Headquarters
104 50 Stockholm 80.
Organisational Structure
The basic operational unit is the Flygflottilj (wing), made up of 2-4 Flygdivisionen (squadrons), each with approx 18 aircraft. Each wing also has an attached flight, a Sambandsflygrupp for liaison duties.
Current Order of Battle
Table of Current Order of Battle
Historical Orders of Battle
List of Historical Orders of Battle – to be added.
All-Time Flying Units List
To be added.
Air Bases
Current Air Bases
The main air bases currently used are Karlsborg, Lulea/Kallax, Malmslatt, Ronneby, Satenas, Stockholm/Bromma and Vidsel.
All-Time Air Bases Used List
In addition to the main bases, there are also a number of smaller airports and airfields around the country which are sometimes used by the Air Force.
Military Air Bases Listing – to be added.
More Information
Books
Swedish Military Aviation Bibliography – to be added.
Magazines
World Air Power Journal No.5 p.146-151
Air Forces Monthly October 1989
Air Forces Monthly November 1997
Websites
Air-Britain Photos: Swedish Air Force