Air Forces comparison: Australia vs New Zealand
Royal Australian Air Force 🇦🇺
| Official Name | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 355 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 113 |
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Royal New Zealand Air Force 🇳🇿
| Official Name | Royal New Zealand Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 47 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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Australian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
108 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
95 | |
Training
|
79 | |
Transport
|
61 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
12 | |
New Zealand aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
21 | |
|
Training
|
11 | |
|
Transport
|
11 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
4 | |
Evolution of Australian Air Force fleet
Evolution of New Zealand Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Australia or New Zealand?
Australia has more military aircraft with 355 active aircraft compared to New Zealand's 47, a difference of 308 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Australia or New Zealand?
Australia has more combat aircraft with 108 fighters and attack aircraft compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Australia or New Zealand?
Australia operates more military helicopters with 95 compared to New Zealand's 21.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Australia or New Zealand?
Australia has more transport aircraft with 61 compared to New Zealand's 11.
How do the Australia and New Zealand air forces compare in size?
Australia's air force is 5.5 times larger than New Zealand's in terms of total active aircraft (61 vs 11).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Australia or New Zealand?
Australia has 113 aircraft on order compared to New Zealand's 0.