Air Forces comparison: Mali vs New Zealand

Mali operates 43 active military aircraft vs 47 for New Zealand. The breakdown includes 9 vs 0 combat aircraft, 10 vs 21 helicopters, 8 vs 11 transport aircraft, 16 vs 11 trainers (Mali vs New Zealand). The New Zealand air force is officially the Royal New Zealand Air Force.

Malian Air Force 🇲🇱

Official Name Malian Air Force
Local Name Armée de l'Air du Mali
Active aircraft 43 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of Mali air force

Royal New Zealand Air Force 🇳🇿

Official Name Royal New Zealand Air Force
Active aircraft 47 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of New Zealand air force

Malian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 9
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 10
Training Training 16
Transport Transport 8
Other Other 0

New Zealand aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 21
Training Training 11
Transport Transport 11
Other Other 4

Evolution of Malian Air Force fleet

Evolution of New Zealand Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Mali or New Zealand?
New Zealand has more military aircraft with 47 active aircraft compared to Mali's 43, a difference of 4 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Mali or New Zealand?
Mali has more combat aircraft with 9 fighters and attack aircraft compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Mali or New Zealand?
New Zealand operates more military helicopters with 21 compared to Mali's 10.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Mali or New Zealand?
New Zealand has more transport aircraft with 11 compared to Mali's 8.