Air Forces comparison: 
Lebanon vs 
New Zealand
Lebanon operates 67 active military aircraft vs 44 for New Zealand.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
LebanonWorld #113
2.2
AIRS Index / 100
New Zealand leads on 4 of 6 categories
New ZealandWorld #88
3.3
Lebanon
New Zealand
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Lebanon | New Zealand | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Lebanese Air Force | Royal New Zealand Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 67 | 44 | 🇱🇧 1.5× |
| Aircraft on order | 0 | 2 | 🇳🇿 |
| Combat aircraft | 5 | 0 | 🇱🇧 |
| Combat share of fleet | 7.5 % | 0.0 % | 🇱🇧 |
| Aircraft types in service | 11 | 8 | 🇱🇧 1.4× |
| Main supplier | United States · 66 % | United States · 70 % |
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| Helicopters | 45 | 18 | 🇱🇧 2.5× |
| Transport aircraft | 3 | 7 | 🇳🇿 2.3× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 0 | 8 | 🇳🇿 |
| Trainers | 9 | 11 | 🇳🇿 1.2× |
| UAVs | 5 | 0 | 🇱🇧 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Lebanon or New Zealand?
Lebanon has more military aircraft with 67 active aircraft compared to New Zealand's 44, a difference of 23 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Lebanon or New Zealand?
Lebanon has more combat aircraft with 5 fighters and attack aircraft compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Lebanon or New Zealand?
Lebanon operates more military helicopters with 45 compared to New Zealand's 18.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Lebanon or New Zealand?
New Zealand has more transport aircraft with 7 compared to Lebanon's 3.
How do the Lebanon and New Zealand air forces compare in size?
New Zealand's air force is 2.3 times larger than Lebanon's in terms of total active aircraft (7 vs 3).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Lebanon or New Zealand?
New Zealand has 2 aircraft on order compared to Lebanon's 0.