Air Forces comparison: New Zealand vs Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's air force fields 914 active aircraft — 19:1 New Zealand's 47. The breakdown includes 0 vs 384 combat aircraft, 21 vs 262 helicopters, 11 vs 46 transport aircraft, 11 vs 156 trainers (New Zealand vs Saudi Arabia). New Zealand has 0 aircraft on order vs 319 for Saudi Arabia. The New Zealand air force is officially the Royal New Zealand Air Force, while Saudi Arabia's is the Royal Saudi 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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Royal Saudi Air Force 🇸🇦
| Official Name | Royal Saudi Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية الملكية السعودية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwīyah al Malakīyah as Saʿūdīyah) |
| Active aircraft | 914 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 319 |
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New Zealand aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
21 | |
Training
|
11 | |
Transport
|
11 | |
Other
|
4 | |
Saudi Arabian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
384 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
262 | |
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Training
|
156 | |
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Transport
|
46 | |
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Other
|
66 | |
Evolution of New Zealand Air Force fleet
Evolution of Saudi Arabian Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, New Zealand or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has more military aircraft with 914 active aircraft compared to New Zealand's 47, a difference of 867 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, New Zealand or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has more combat aircraft with 384 fighters and attack aircraft compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, New Zealand or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia operates more military helicopters with 262 compared to New Zealand's 21.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, New Zealand or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has more transport aircraft with 46 compared to New Zealand's 11.
How do the New Zealand and Saudi Arabia air forces compare in size?
Saudi Arabia's air force is 4.2 times larger than New Zealand's in terms of total active aircraft (46 vs 11).
Which country has more aircraft on order, New Zealand or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has 319 aircraft on order compared to New Zealand's 0.