Air Forces comparison: New Zealand vs Chad
New Zealand operates 47 active military aircraft vs 40 for Chad. The breakdown includes 0 vs 9 combat aircraft, 21 vs 16 helicopters, 11 vs 9 transport aircraft, 11 vs 6 trainers (New Zealand vs Chad). 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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Chadian Air Force 🇹🇩
| Official Name | Chadian Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية التشادية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwīyah al Tashādiyya) |
| Active aircraft | 40 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 | |
Chadian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
9 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
16 | |
|
Training
|
6 | |
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Transport
|
9 | |
|
Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of New Zealand Air Force fleet
Evolution of Chadian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, New Zealand or Chad?
New Zealand has more military aircraft with 47 active aircraft compared to Chad's 40, a difference of 7 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, New Zealand or Chad?
Chad has more combat aircraft with 9 fighters and attack aircraft compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, New Zealand or Chad?
New Zealand operates more military helicopters with 21 compared to Chad's 16.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, New Zealand or Chad?
New Zealand has more transport aircraft with 11 compared to Chad's 9.