Air Forces comparison: New Zealand vs Paraguay
New Zealand operates 47 active military aircraft vs 53 for Paraguay. The breakdown includes 21 vs 17 helicopters, 11 vs 9 transport aircraft, 11 vs 24 trainers (New Zealand vs Paraguay). 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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Paraguayan Air Force 🇵🇾
| Official Name | Paraguayan Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Paraguaya |
| Active aircraft | 53 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 | |
Paraguayan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
17 | |
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Training
|
24 | |
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Transport
|
9 | |
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Other
|
3 | |
Evolution of New Zealand Air Force fleet
Evolution of Paraguayan Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, New Zealand or Paraguay?
Paraguay has more military aircraft with 53 active aircraft compared to New Zealand's 47, a difference of 6 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, New Zealand or Paraguay?
New Zealand operates more military helicopters with 21 compared to Paraguay's 17.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, New Zealand or Paraguay?
New Zealand has more transport aircraft with 11 compared to Paraguay's 9.