Air Forces comparison: Benin vs New Zealand
New Zealand's air force fields 47 active aircraft — 4.3x Benin's 11. The breakdown includes 9 vs 21 helicopters, 1 vs 11 transport aircraft, 0 vs 11 trainers (Benin vs New Zealand). The New Zealand air force is officially the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
Beninese Air Force 🇧🇯
| Official Name | Beninese Air Force |
| Local Name | Force Aérienne du Bénin |
| Active aircraft | 11 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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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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Beninese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
9 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
1 | |
Other
|
1 | |
New Zealand aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
21 | |
|
Training
|
11 | |
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Transport
|
11 | |
|
Other
|
4 | |
Evolution of Beninese Air Force fleet
Evolution of New Zealand Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Benin or New Zealand?
New Zealand has more military aircraft with 47 active aircraft compared to Benin's 11, a difference of 36 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Benin or New Zealand?
New Zealand operates more military helicopters with 21 compared to Benin's 9.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Benin or New Zealand?
New Zealand has more transport aircraft with 11 compared to Benin's 1.
How do the Benin and New Zealand air forces compare in size?
New Zealand's air force is 11.0 times larger than Benin's in terms of total active aircraft (11 vs 1).