Air Forces comparison: New Zealand vs Papua New Guinea
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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Papua New Guinea Air Wing 🇵🇬
| Official Name | Papua New Guinea Air Wing |
| Local Name | Papua New Guinea Defence Force Air Operations Element |
| Active aircraft | 0 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
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New Zealand aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
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0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
21 | |
Training
|
11 | |
Transport
|
11 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
4 | |
Papua New Guinea aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
0 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
0 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of New Zealand Air Force fleet
Evolution of Papua New Guinea Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, New Zealand or Papua New Guinea?
New Zealand has more military aircraft with 47 active aircraft compared to Papua New Guinea's 0, a difference of 47 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, New Zealand or Papua New Guinea?
New Zealand operates more military helicopters with 21 compared to Papua New Guinea's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, New Zealand or Papua New Guinea?
New Zealand has more transport aircraft with 11 compared to Papua New Guinea's 0.