Air Forces comparison: New Zealand vs Philippines
Philippines's air force fields 246 active aircraft — 5.2x New Zealand's 47. The breakdown includes 21 vs 152 helicopters, 11 vs 41 transport aircraft, 11 vs 49 trainers (New Zealand vs Philippines). New Zealand has 0 aircraft on order vs 44 for Philippines. The New Zealand air force is officially the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
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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Philippine Air Force 🇵🇭
| Official Name | Philippine Air Force |
| Local Name | Hukbong Himpapawid ng Pilipinas |
| Active aircraft | 246 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 44 |
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New Zealand aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
21 | |
Training
|
11 | |
Transport
|
11 | |
Other
|
4 | |
Philippine aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
152 | |
|
Training
|
49 | |
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Transport
|
41 | |
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Other
|
4 | |
Evolution of New Zealand Air Force fleet
Evolution of Philippine Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, New Zealand or Philippines?
Philippines has more military aircraft with 246 active aircraft compared to New Zealand's 47, a difference of 199 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, New Zealand or Philippines?
Philippines operates more military helicopters with 152 compared to New Zealand's 21.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, New Zealand or Philippines?
Philippines has more transport aircraft with 41 compared to New Zealand's 11.
How do the New Zealand and Philippines air forces compare in size?
Philippines's air force is 3.7 times larger than New Zealand's in terms of total active aircraft (41 vs 11).
Which country has more aircraft on order, New Zealand or Philippines?
Philippines has 44 aircraft on order compared to New Zealand's 0.