Junkers Ju 86 in Swedish Service

Sweden ordered 40 Junkers Ju 86 bombers which were delivered from 1936 to 1938. They were designated Ju 86K by Junkers and operated as the B3 by the Swedish Air Force (Flygvapnet). SAAB obtained a licence to produce an additional 40 aircraft, of which 16 would be from parts supplied by Junkers. However, only 16 were built before it was decided to terminate production to speed up production of the B5 (Northrop 8A).

During their service the JU 86Ks received engine upgrades to improve performance. They finished their service operating as transports with the last one being retired in 1957.

One Ju 86Z-7 was delivered to AB Aerotransport (ABA) for use as a mail carrier. It was later transferred to the Air Force where it was designated Tp9.