Air Forces comparison: Sri Lanka vs New Zealand
Sri Lanka's air force fields 99 active aircraft — 2.1x New Zealand's 47. The breakdown includes 17 vs 0 combat aircraft, 62 vs 21 helicopters, 17 vs 11 transport aircraft, 0 vs 11 trainers (Sri Lanka vs New Zealand). The Sri Lanka air force is officially the Sri Lanka Air Force, while New Zealand's is the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
Sri Lanka Air Force 🇱🇰
| Official Name | Sri Lanka Air Force |
| Local Name | ශ්රී ලංකා ගුවන් හමුදාව (Sri Lanka Guwan Hamudawa) |
| Active aircraft | 99 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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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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Sri Lankan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
17 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
62 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
17 | |
Other
|
3 | |
New Zealand aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
21 | |
|
Training
|
11 | |
|
Transport
|
11 | |
|
Other
|
4 | |
Evolution of Sri Lankan Air Force fleet
Evolution of New Zealand Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Sri Lanka or New Zealand?
Sri Lanka has more military aircraft with 99 active aircraft compared to New Zealand's 47, a difference of 52 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Sri Lanka or New Zealand?
Sri Lanka has more combat aircraft with 17 fighters and attack aircraft compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Sri Lanka or New Zealand?
Sri Lanka operates more military helicopters with 62 compared to New Zealand's 21.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Sri Lanka or New Zealand?
Sri Lanka has more transport aircraft with 17 compared to New Zealand's 11.
How do the Sri Lanka and New Zealand air forces compare in size?
Sri Lanka's air force is 1.5 times larger than New Zealand's in terms of total active aircraft (17 vs 11).