Air Forces comparison: France vs New Caledonia
France operates 988 active military aircraft; New Caledonia has no recorded inventory. The breakdown includes 289 vs 0 combat aircraft, 454 vs 0 helicopters, 142 vs 0 transport aircraft, 44 vs 0 trainers (France vs New Caledonia). France has 301 aircraft on order vs 0 for New Caledonia. The France air force is officially the French Air and Space Force.
French Air and Space Force 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Air and Space Force |
| Local Name | Armée de l'air et de l'Espace |
| Active aircraft | 988 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 301 |
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New Caledonian Air Force 🇳🇨
| Official Name | New Caledonian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 0 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
French aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
289 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
454 | |
Training
|
44 | |
Transport
|
142 | |
Other
|
59 | |
New Caledonian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
0 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of French Air Force fleet
Evolution of New Caledonian Air Force fleet
None
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, France or New Caledonia?
France has more military aircraft with 988 active aircraft compared to New Caledonia's 0, a difference of 988 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, France or New Caledonia?
France has more combat aircraft with 289 fighters and attack aircraft compared to New Caledonia's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, France or New Caledonia?
France operates more military helicopters with 454 compared to New Caledonia's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, France or New Caledonia?
France has more transport aircraft with 142 compared to New Caledonia's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, France or New Caledonia?
France has 301 aircraft on order compared to New Caledonia's 0.