Air Forces comparison: Madagascar vs New Zealand
New Zealand's air force fields 47 active aircraft — 12:1 Madagascar's 4. The breakdown includes 4 vs 21 helicopters, 0 vs 11 transport aircraft, 0 vs 11 trainers (Madagascar vs New Zealand). The New Zealand air force is officially the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
Malagasy Air Force 🇲🇬
| Official Name | Malagasy Air Force |
| Local Name | Aviation Militaire de Madagascar |
| Active aircraft | 4 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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Malagasy aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
4 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
New Zealand aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
21 | |
|
Training
|
11 | |
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Transport
|
11 | |
|
Other
|
4 | |
Evolution of Malagasy Air Force fleet
Evolution of New Zealand Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Madagascar or New Zealand?
New Zealand has more military aircraft with 47 active aircraft compared to Madagascar's 4, a difference of 43 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Madagascar or New Zealand?
New Zealand operates more military helicopters with 21 compared to Madagascar's 4.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Madagascar or New Zealand?
New Zealand has more transport aircraft with 11 compared to Madagascar's 0.