Air Forces comparison: France vs New Zealand
France's air force fields 988 active aircraft — 21:1 New Zealand's 47. The breakdown includes 289 vs 0 combat aircraft, 454 vs 21 helicopters, 142 vs 11 transport aircraft, 44 vs 11 trainers (France vs New Zealand). France has 301 aircraft on order vs 0 for New Zealand. The France air force is officially the French Air and Space Force, while New Zealand's is the Royal New Zealand Air 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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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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French aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
289 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
454 | |
Training
|
44 | |
Transport
|
142 | |
Other
|
59 | |
New Zealand aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
21 | |
|
Training
|
11 | |
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Transport
|
11 | |
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Other
|
4 | |
Evolution of French Air Force fleet
Evolution of New Zealand Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, France or New Zealand?
France has more military aircraft with 988 active aircraft compared to New Zealand's 47, a difference of 941 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, France or New Zealand?
France has more combat aircraft with 289 fighters and attack aircraft compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, France or New Zealand?
France operates more military helicopters with 454 compared to New Zealand's 21.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, France or New Zealand?
France has more transport aircraft with 142 compared to New Zealand's 11.
How do the France and New Zealand air forces compare in size?
France's air force is 12.9 times larger than New Zealand's in terms of total active aircraft (142 vs 11).
Which country has more aircraft on order, France or New Zealand?
France has 301 aircraft on order compared to New Zealand's 0.