Air Forces comparison: Belgium vs New Zealand
Belgium's air force fields 104 active aircraft — 2.2x New Zealand's 47. The breakdown includes 64 vs 0 combat aircraft, 14 vs 21 helicopters, 7 vs 11 transport aircraft, 19 vs 11 trainers (Belgium vs New Zealand). Belgium has 37 aircraft on order vs 0 for New Zealand. The Belgium air force is officially the Belgian Air Component, while New Zealand's is the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
Belgian Air Component 🇧🇪
| Official Name | Belgian Air Component |
| Local Name | Luchtcomponent |
| Active aircraft | 104 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 37 |
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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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Belgian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
64 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
14 | |
Training
|
19 | |
Transport
|
7 | |
Other
|
0 | |
New Zealand aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
21 | |
|
Training
|
11 | |
|
Transport
|
11 | |
|
Other
|
4 | |
Evolution of Belgian Air Force fleet
Evolution of New Zealand Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Belgium or New Zealand?
Belgium has more military aircraft with 104 active aircraft compared to New Zealand's 47, a difference of 57 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Belgium or New Zealand?
Belgium has more combat aircraft with 64 fighters and attack aircraft compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Belgium or New Zealand?
New Zealand operates more military helicopters with 21 compared to Belgium's 14.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Belgium or New Zealand?
New Zealand has more transport aircraft with 11 compared to Belgium's 7.
How do the Belgium and New Zealand air forces compare in size?
New Zealand's air force is 1.6 times larger than Belgium's in terms of total active aircraft (11 vs 7).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Belgium or New Zealand?
Belgium has 37 aircraft on order compared to New Zealand's 0.