Air Forces comparison: New Zealand vs Taiwan
Taiwan's air force fields 686 active aircraft — 15:1 New Zealand's 47. The breakdown includes 0 vs 319 combat aircraft, 21 vs 239 helicopters, 11 vs 26 transport aircraft, 11 vs 84 trainers (New Zealand vs Taiwan). New Zealand has 0 aircraft on order vs 93 for Taiwan. 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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Taiwanese Air Force 🇹🇼
| Official Name | Taiwanese Air Force |
| Local Name | 中華民國空軍 (Zhōnghuá Mínguó Kōngjūn) |
| Active aircraft | 686 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 93 |
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New Zealand aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
21 | |
Training
|
11 | |
Transport
|
11 | |
Other
|
4 | |
Taiwanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
319 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
239 | |
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Training
|
84 | |
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Transport
|
26 | |
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Other
|
18 | |
Evolution of New Zealand Air Force fleet
Evolution of Taiwanese Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, New Zealand or Taiwan?
Taiwan has more military aircraft with 686 active aircraft compared to New Zealand's 47, a difference of 639 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, New Zealand or Taiwan?
Taiwan has more combat aircraft with 319 fighters and attack aircraft compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, New Zealand or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates more military helicopters with 239 compared to New Zealand's 21.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, New Zealand or Taiwan?
Taiwan has more transport aircraft with 26 compared to New Zealand's 11.
How do the New Zealand and Taiwan air forces compare in size?
Taiwan's air force is 2.4 times larger than New Zealand's in terms of total active aircraft (26 vs 11).
Which country has more aircraft on order, New Zealand or Taiwan?
Taiwan has 93 aircraft on order compared to New Zealand's 0.