Sweden

Swedish Air Force

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Operator Profile

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

National Markings

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

wikipedia: Swedish Air Force

Scramble: Swedish Air Force

PlanePictures.net

Airliners.net

Air-Britain Photos: Swedish Air Force

Swedish Military Aviation

Yahoo Groups: Swedish Air Force

Military Aviation in Sweden

Current Aircraft Inventory
Swedish Air Force

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Aircraft Type Total Del’d Total Active Still on Order Role
SAAB JAS 39C Gripen 65 65 9 Fighter-Bomber
SAAB JAS 39E Gripen 0 0 60 Fighter-Bomber
Gulfstream IV 5 5 0 EW
SAAB 340 AEW 6 2 0 EW
SAAB 340 1 1 0 Mapping
Lockheed KC-130H Hercules 1 1 0 Tanker
Lockheed C-130H Hercules 5 5 0 Transport
SAAB 340 3 1 0 Transport
SAAB JAS 39D Gripen 20 20 4 Trainer
Pilatus PC-21 0 0 20 Trainer
SAAB 105 72 72 0 Trainer

 

National Markings
Swedish Air Force

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This section describes and illustrates the various national insignia used by the Swedish Air Force since its formation:


  
Main MarkingFin Flash

1926-1937
Upon the formation of the Swedish Air Force on July 1926, the previous Army and Navy national markings were standardised as three black crowns on a white disc. Blue and yellow rudder stripes were also introduced. The main marking was displayed in the standard six positions – above and below each wing and on each side of the fuselage.


  
Main Marking

1937-1940
May 1937 saw a change to a main marking that featured the national colours – three yellow crowns on a blue disc. The fin flash was removed. The main marking was displayed in the standard six positions – as before.



Main Marking

Low Visibility Variation

1940-present
In 1940, with the war in Europe getting closer to Sweden, a thick yellow outline was added to the marking to enhance its visibility. This marking continues to be used today. The roundel is displayed on the fuselage sides of helicopters, and in the standard four wing positions and on the fuselage on aircraft. No fin flash is used. Transport aircraft carry SWEDISH AIR FORCE service titles.

Historical Order of Battle for 2006
Swedish Air Force

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Wing Division Type Base
FlygTaktiska Kommando
F 7 “Skaraborgs” Flygflottilj
  1 JAS Flygdivision JAS 39A Gripen Satenas
  2 JAS Flygdivision JAS 39A/B Gripen Satenas
  3 Transportflygenhet C-130 Hercules Satenas
  Sambandsflygrupp Sk 60 Satenas
F 17 “Blekinge” Flygflottilj
  1 JAS Flygdivision JAS 39 Gripen Ronneby
  2 JAS Flygdivision JAS 39 Gripen Ronneby
  Sambandsflygrupp Sk 60, Tp 100C Ronneby
F 17M “Bravalla” Flygflottilj
  Flygburen Spanings Radar-Division Saab S 100B Argus Malmslatt
  Signal Inhamtnings System-Division S 102B Korpen Malmslatt
  Transportflygenhet Tp 102, Tp 100 Stockholm/Bromma
  Open Skies OS 100 Malmslatt
Krigsflygskolan Grundlaggande Fly Gutbildning Sk 60 Malmslatt
Krigsflygskolan Grundlaggande Taktisk Utbildning Sk 60 Malmslatt
Krigsflygskolan Team 60 Sk 60 Malmslatt
  Sambandsflygrupp Sk 60 Malmslatt
F 21 “Norrbottens” Flygflottilj
  1 JAS Flygdivision JAS 39C Gripen Lulea/Kallax
  2 JAS Flygdivision JAS 39A/B Gripen Lulea/Kallax
  Typingsskolnings-Telekriggruppen/TIS-TK SK 37E Viggen Lulea/Kallax
  SWAFRAP JAS 39A Gripen Lulea/Kallax
  Sambandsflygrupp Sk 60, Tp 100C Lulea/Kallax
FMV – Forsvarets Materielverk   Misc. types Malmslatt, Karlsborg, Vidsel

Swedish Military Helicopter Fleet

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Operator Profile

History

Narrative Summary

On 1 January 1998, a Joint Military Helicopter Fleet was created by the Swedish armed forces, to combine the helicopter assets of the Air Force, Army and Navy. On 1 January 1999 the existing units were re-organised into four battalions for peacetime operations.

Key Dates:
1 January 1998    Swedish Military Helicopter Fleet first established
1 January 1999    Units reorganisation

Current Status

To be added.

Future Plans

Acquisition of 24 attack helicopters has been proposed.

Markings

National Insignia

National Markings

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. MBB Bo 105 (Hkp 9A) 09209.

Aircraft

Aircraft Designations

Details of Swedish Military Aircraft designation system to be added.

Current Aircraft Inventory

Table of Current Service Aircraft

All-Time Aircraft Used List

Alphabetical Order

Aircraft NOT Used

False reports of aircraft on order or in service

Organisation

Main Headquarters

Malmslatt.

Organisational Structure

The FVHF was organised into five squadrons, but two of these have since been disbanded.

Current Order of Battle

Table of Current Order of Battle

Historical Orders of Battle

Order of Battle for 2006

All-Time Flying Units List

To be added.

Air Bases

Current Air Bases

The main air bases currently used are Lulea, Malmsen and Ronneby-Kallinga.

All-Time Air Bases Used List

The main air bases that have been used are Berga, Boden, Malmslatt, Ronneby-Kallinga and Save.
Military Air Bases Listing – to be added.

More Information

Books

Swedish Military Aviation Bibliography – to be added.

Magazines

To be added.

Websites

Swedish Armed Forces Helicopter Wing

wikipedia: Swedish Air Force

Scramble: Swedish Air Force

wikipedia.sv: Helikopterflottiljen

Nordic Rotors

National Markings
Swedish Military Helicopter Fleet

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This section describes and illustrates the various national insignia used by the Swedish Military Helicopter Fleet since its formation:


  
Main Marking

1945-present
The main marking is displayed on each side of the fuselage on helicopters. No fin flash is used. The service titles SWEDISH ARMED FORCES are carried on the fuselage sides.

Historical Order of Battle for 2006
Swedish Military Helicopter Fleet

Last updated:
Squadron Type Base
1 HkpSkv – 1 Helikopter Skvadron (HQ: Boden)
Boden HKP 9, HKP 10
Det. Lullea-Kallax Lullea-Kallax HKP 10
Det. Östersund-Frösön Östersund-Frösön HKP 10
3 HkpSkv – 3 Helikopter Skvadron (HQ: Berga)
Ronneby-Kallinge HKP 4, HKP 10
Helikopterflottilj (HQ: Malmslatt)
Malmslatt HKP 9, HKP 10, HKP 15

 

Current Order of Battle
Swedish Military Helicopter Fleet

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Squadron Type Base
1 HkpSkv – 1 Helikopter Skvadron (HQ: Lulea)
Lulea Hkp 10
2 HkpSkv – 2 Helikopter Skvadron (HQ: Malmen)
Malmen Hkp 14, Hkp 15A, Hkp 16
3 HkpSkv – 3 Helikopter Skvadron (HQ: Ronneby)
Ronneby-Kallinge Hkp 10, Hkp 15B

 

Current Aircraft Inventory
Swedish Military Helicopter Fleet

Last updated:
Aircraft Type Total Del’d Total Active Still on Order Role
Aerospatiale AS 332 Super Puma (Hkp 10) 9 9 0 Utility
Agusta A109LUH-S (Hkp 15) 20 20 0 Utility
NHI NH90TTH (Hkp 14A) 5 5 5 Utility
NHI NH90ASW (Hkp 14B) 3 3 2 ASW
Sikorsky S-70/UH-60M (Hkp 16) 15 15 0 Utility