Air Forces comparison: New Zealand vs Seychelles
New Zealand's air force fields 47 active aircraft — 12:1 Seychelles's 4. The breakdown includes 21 vs 0 helicopters, 11 vs 4 transport aircraft, 11 vs 0 trainers (New Zealand vs Seychelles). The New Zealand air force is officially the Royal New Zealand Air Force, while Seychelles's is the Seychelles People's Defence Force 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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Seychelles People's Defence Force Air Wing 🇸🇨
| Official Name | Seychelles People's Defence Force Air Wing |
| Local Name | Seychelles Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 4 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
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0 | |
Helicopter
|
21 | |
Training
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11 | |
Transport
|
11 | |
Other
|
4 | |
Seychelles aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
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0 | |
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Bomber
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0 | |
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Helicopter
|
0 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
4 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of New Zealand Air Force fleet
Evolution of Seychelles Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, New Zealand or Seychelles?
New Zealand has more military aircraft with 47 active aircraft compared to Seychelles's 4, a difference of 43 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, New Zealand or Seychelles?
New Zealand operates more military helicopters with 21 compared to Seychelles's 0.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, New Zealand or Seychelles?
New Zealand has more transport aircraft with 11 compared to Seychelles's 4.
How do the New Zealand and Seychelles air forces compare in size?
New Zealand's air force is 2.8 times larger than Seychelles's in terms of total active aircraft (11 vs 4).