Air Forces comparison: 
Dominican Republic vs 
New Zealand
Dominican Republic operates 77 active military aircraft vs 47 for New Zealand.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Dominican RepublicWorld #88
4.2
AIRS Index / 100
New Zealand leads overall, ahead on 2 of 5 categories
New ZealandWorld #85
4.4
Dominican Republic
New Zealand
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Dominican Republic | New Zealand | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Dominican Air Force | Royal New Zealand Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 77 | 47 | 🇩🇴 1.6× |
| Aircraft on order | 9 | 0 | 🇩🇴 |
| Combat aircraft | 8 | 0 | 🇩🇴 |
| Combat share of fleet | 10.4 % | 0.0 % | 🇩🇴 |
| Aircraft types in service | 20 | 8 | 🇩🇴 2.5× |
| Main supplier | United States · 68 % | United States · 72 % |
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| Helicopters | 36 | 21 | 🇩🇴 1.7× |
| Transport aircraft | 12 | 7 | 🇩🇴 1.7× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 1 | 8 | 🇳🇿 8.0× |
| Trainers | 20 | 11 | 🇩🇴 1.8× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Dominican Republic or New Zealand?
Dominican Republic has more military aircraft with 77 active aircraft compared to New Zealand's 47, a difference of 30 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Dominican Republic or New Zealand?
Dominican Republic has more combat aircraft with 8 fighters and attack aircraft compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Dominican Republic or New Zealand?
Dominican Republic operates more military helicopters with 36 compared to New Zealand's 21.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Dominican Republic or New Zealand?
Dominican Republic has more transport aircraft with 12 compared to New Zealand's 7.
How do the Dominican Republic and New Zealand air forces compare in size?
Dominican Republic's air force is 1.7 times larger than New Zealand's in terms of total active aircraft (12 vs 7).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Dominican Republic or New Zealand?
Dominican Republic has 9 aircraft on order compared to New Zealand's 0.