Air Forces comparison: Myanmar vs New Zealand

Myanmar's air force fields 338 active aircraft — 7.2x New Zealand's 47. The breakdown includes 132 vs 0 combat aircraft, 89 vs 21 helicopters, 38 vs 11 transport aircraft, 79 vs 11 trainers (Myanmar vs New Zealand). Myanmar has 33 aircraft on order vs 0 for New Zealand. The New Zealand air force is officially the Royal New Zealand Air Force.

Myanmar/ Burma Air Force 🇲🇲

Official Name Myanmar/ Burma Air Force
Local Name တပ်မတော် (လွှတ်လပ်ေသာ) လေကြောင်းတပ် (Tatmadaw (Luthtithapyay) Leikchin Tat)
Active aircraft 338 as of 2026
Aircraft on order33
Roundel

Roundel of Myanmar 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

Myanmar/ Burma aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 132
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 89
Training Training 79
Transport Transport 38
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 Myanmar/ Burma Air Force fleet

Evolution of New Zealand Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Myanmar or New Zealand?
Myanmar has more military aircraft with 338 active aircraft compared to New Zealand's 47, a difference of 291 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Myanmar or New Zealand?
Myanmar has more combat aircraft with 132 fighters and attack aircraft compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Myanmar or New Zealand?
Myanmar operates more military helicopters with 89 compared to New Zealand's 21.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Myanmar or New Zealand?
Myanmar has more transport aircraft with 38 compared to New Zealand's 11.
How do the Myanmar and New Zealand air forces compare in size?
Myanmar's air force is 3.5 times larger than New Zealand's in terms of total active aircraft (38 vs 11).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Myanmar or New Zealand?
Myanmar has 33 aircraft on order compared to New Zealand's 0.