Air Forces comparison: Iraq vs New Zealand
Iraq's air force fields 396 active aircraft — 8.4x New Zealand's 47. The breakdown includes 53 vs 0 combat aircraft, 213 vs 21 helicopters, 24 vs 11 transport aircraft, 99 vs 11 trainers (Iraq vs New Zealand). Iraq has 18 aircraft on order vs 0 for New Zealand. The New Zealand air force is officially the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
Iraqi Air Force 🇮🇶
| Official Name | Iraqi Air Force |
| Local Name | القوة الجوية العراقية (Al Quwwa al Jawwiya al ‘Iraqiya) |
| Active aircraft | 396 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 18 |
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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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Iraqi aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
53 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
213 | |
Training
|
99 | |
Transport
|
24 | |
Other
|
7 | |
New Zealand aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
21 | |
|
Training
|
11 | |
|
Transport
|
11 | |
|
Other
|
4 | |
Evolution of Iraqi Air Force fleet
Evolution of New Zealand Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Iraq or New Zealand?
Iraq has more military aircraft with 396 active aircraft compared to New Zealand's 47, a difference of 349 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Iraq or New Zealand?
Iraq has more combat aircraft with 53 fighters and attack aircraft compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Iraq or New Zealand?
Iraq operates more military helicopters with 213 compared to New Zealand's 21.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Iraq or New Zealand?
Iraq has more transport aircraft with 24 compared to New Zealand's 11.
How do the Iraq and New Zealand air forces compare in size?
Iraq's air force is 2.2 times larger than New Zealand's in terms of total active aircraft (24 vs 11).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Iraq or New Zealand?
Iraq has 18 aircraft on order compared to New Zealand's 0.