Air Forces comparison: New Zealand vs South Sudan
New Zealand's air force fields 47 active aircraft — 2.4x South Sudan's 20. The breakdown includes 21 vs 15 helicopters, 11 vs 5 transport aircraft, 11 vs 0 trainers (New Zealand vs South Sudan). The New Zealand air force is officially the Royal New Zealand Air Force, while South Sudan's is the South Sudan 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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South Sudan Air Force 🇸🇸
| Official Name | South Sudan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 20 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
New Zealand aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
21 | |
Training
|
11 | |
Transport
|
11 | |
Other
|
4 | |
South Sudanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
0 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
15 | |
|
Training
|
0 | |
|
Transport
|
5 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of New Zealand Air Force fleet
Evolution of South Sudanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, New Zealand or South Sudan?
New Zealand has more military aircraft with 47 active aircraft compared to South Sudan's 20, a difference of 27 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, New Zealand or South Sudan?
New Zealand operates more military helicopters with 21 compared to South Sudan's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, New Zealand or South Sudan?
New Zealand has more transport aircraft with 11 compared to South Sudan's 5.
How do the New Zealand and South Sudan air forces compare in size?
New Zealand's air force is 2.2 times larger than South Sudan's in terms of total active aircraft (11 vs 5).