Air Forces comparison: New Zealand vs Oman
Oman's air force fields 126 active aircraft — 2.7x New Zealand's 47. The breakdown includes 0 vs 35 combat aircraft, 21 vs 40 helicopters, 11 vs 9 transport aircraft, 11 vs 42 trainers (New Zealand vs Oman). The New Zealand air force is officially the Royal New Zealand Air Force, while Oman's is the Royal Air Force of Oman.
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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Royal Air Force of Oman 🇴🇲
| Official Name | Royal Air Force of Oman |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية السلطانية العمانية (Al Quwwat al Jawwiya as Sultaniyya al 'Omaniya) |
| Active aircraft | 126 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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New Zealand aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
21 | |
Training
|
11 | |
Transport
|
11 | |
Other
|
4 | |
Omani aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
35 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
40 | |
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Training
|
42 | |
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Transport
|
9 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of New Zealand Air Force fleet
Evolution of Omani Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, New Zealand or Oman?
Oman has more military aircraft with 126 active aircraft compared to New Zealand's 47, a difference of 79 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, New Zealand or Oman?
Oman has more combat aircraft with 35 fighters and attack aircraft compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, New Zealand or Oman?
Oman operates more military helicopters with 40 compared to New Zealand's 21.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, New Zealand or Oman?
New Zealand has more transport aircraft with 11 compared to Oman's 9.