Air Forces comparison: Canada vs New Zealand
Royal Canadian Air Force 🇨🇦
| Official Name | Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 355 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 191 |
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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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Canadian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
92 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
146 | |
Training
|
40 | |
Transport
|
46 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
31 | |
New Zealand aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
21 | |
|
Training
|
11 | |
|
Transport
|
11 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
4 | |
Evolution of Canadian Air Force fleet
Evolution of New Zealand Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Canada or New Zealand?
Canada 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, Canada or New Zealand?
Canada has more combat aircraft with 92 fighters and attack aircraft compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Canada or New Zealand?
Canada operates more military helicopters with 146 compared to New Zealand's 21.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Canada or New Zealand?
Canada has more transport aircraft with 46 compared to New Zealand's 11.
How do the Canada and New Zealand air forces compare in size?
Canada's air force is 4.2 times larger than New Zealand's in terms of total active aircraft (46 vs 11).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Canada or New Zealand?
Canada has 191 aircraft on order compared to New Zealand's 0.