Air Forces comparison: Finland vs New Zealand
Finland's air force fields 164 active aircraft — 3.5x New Zealand's 47. The breakdown includes 62 vs 0 combat aircraft, 27 vs 21 helicopters, 12 vs 11 transport aircraft, 63 vs 11 trainers (Finland vs New Zealand). Finland has 63 aircraft on order vs 0 for New Zealand. The New Zealand air force is officially the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
Finnish Air Force 🇫🇮
| Official Name | Finnish Air Force |
| Local Name | Ilmavoimat |
| Active aircraft | 164 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 63 |
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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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Finnish aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
62 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
27 | |
Training
|
63 | |
Transport
|
12 | |
Other
|
0 | |
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 Finnish Air Force fleet
Evolution of New Zealand Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Finland or New Zealand?
Finland has more military aircraft with 164 active aircraft compared to New Zealand's 47, a difference of 117 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Finland or New Zealand?
Finland has more combat aircraft with 62 fighters and attack aircraft compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Finland or New Zealand?
Finland operates more military helicopters with 27 compared to New Zealand's 21.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Finland or New Zealand?
Finland has more transport aircraft with 12 compared to New Zealand's 11.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Finland or New Zealand?
Finland has 63 aircraft on order compared to New Zealand's 0.