Air Forces comparison: New Zealand vs Papua New Guinea
Overview
New Zealand's air force fields 47 active aircraft — 16:1 Papua New Guinea's 3.
The breakdown includes 21 vs 0 helicopters, 11 vs 3 transport aircraft, 11 vs 0 trainers (New Zealand vs Papua New Guinea).
The New Zealand air force is officially the Royal New Zealand Air Force, while Papua New Guinea's is the Papua New Guinea Air Wing.
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 | 3 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 | |
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
|
3 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of New Zealand Air Force fleet
Evolution of Papua New Guinea Air Force fleet
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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 3, a difference of 44 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 3.
How do the New Zealand and Papua New Guinea air forces compare in size?
New Zealand's air force is 3.7 times larger than Papua New Guinea's in terms of total active aircraft (11 vs 3).