Air Forces comparison: Italy vs New Zealand
Italy's air force fields 743 active aircraft — 16:1 New Zealand's 47. The breakdown includes 190 vs 0 combat aircraft, 387 vs 21 helicopters, 30 vs 11 transport aircraft, 131 vs 11 trainers (Italy vs New Zealand). Italy has 98 aircraft on order vs 0 for New Zealand. The New Zealand air force is officially the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
Italian Air Force 🇮🇹
| Official Name | Italian Air Force |
| Local Name | Aeronautica Militare |
| Active aircraft | 743 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 98 |
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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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Italian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
190 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
387 | |
Training
|
131 | |
Transport
|
30 | |
Other
|
5 | |
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 Italian Air Force fleet
Evolution of New Zealand Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Italy or New Zealand?
Italy has more military aircraft with 743 active aircraft compared to New Zealand's 47, a difference of 696 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Italy or New Zealand?
Italy has more combat aircraft with 190 fighters and attack aircraft compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Italy or New Zealand?
Italy operates more military helicopters with 387 compared to New Zealand's 21.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Italy or New Zealand?
Italy has more transport aircraft with 30 compared to New Zealand's 11.
How do the Italy and New Zealand air forces compare in size?
Italy's air force is 2.7 times larger than New Zealand's in terms of total active aircraft (30 vs 11).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Italy or New Zealand?
Italy has 98 aircraft on order compared to New Zealand's 0.