Air Forces comparison: New Zealand vs Uruguay
New Zealand operates 47 active military aircraft vs 46 for Uruguay. The breakdown includes 0 vs 4 combat aircraft, 21 vs 15 helicopters, 11 vs 8 transport aircraft, 11 vs 15 trainers (New Zealand vs Uruguay). New Zealand has 0 aircraft on order vs 9 for Uruguay. 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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Uruguayan Air Force 🇺🇾
| Official Name | Uruguayan Air Force |
| Local Name | Fuerza Aérea Uruguaya |
| Active aircraft | 46 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 9 |
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New Zealand aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
21 | |
Training
|
11 | |
Transport
|
11 | |
Other
|
4 | |
Uruguayan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
4 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
15 | |
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Training
|
15 | |
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Transport
|
8 | |
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Other
|
4 | |
Evolution of New Zealand Air Force fleet
Evolution of Uruguayan Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, New Zealand or Uruguay?
New Zealand has more military aircraft with 47 active aircraft compared to Uruguay's 46, a difference of 1 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, New Zealand or Uruguay?
Uruguay has more combat aircraft with 4 fighters and attack aircraft compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, New Zealand or Uruguay?
New Zealand operates more military helicopters with 21 compared to Uruguay's 15.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, New Zealand or Uruguay?
New Zealand has more transport aircraft with 11 compared to Uruguay's 8.
Which country has more aircraft on order, New Zealand or Uruguay?
Uruguay has 9 aircraft on order compared to New Zealand's 0.