Air Forces comparison: New Zealand vs United States

United States's air force fields 12,860 active aircraft — 274:1 New Zealand's 47. The breakdown includes 0 vs 3,120 combat aircraft, 0 vs 147 bombers, 21 vs 5,479 helicopters, 11 vs 1,507 transport aircraft, 11 vs 1,598 trainers (New Zealand vs United States). New Zealand has 0 aircraft on order vs 3,389 for United States. The New Zealand air force is officially the Royal New Zealand Air Force, while United States's is the United States Air Force.

Royal New Zealand Air Force 🇳🇿

Official Name Royal New Zealand Air Force
Active aircraft 47 as of 2026
Aircraft on order0
Roundel

Roundel of New Zealand air force

United States Air Force 🇺🇸

Official Name United States Air Force
Local Name US Air Force
Active aircraft 12860 as of 2026
Aircraft on order3389
Roundel

Roundel of United States air force

New Zealand aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 21
Training Training 11
Transport Transport 11
Other Other 4

United States aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 3120
Bomber Bomber 147
Helicopter Helicopter 5479
Training Training 1598
Transport Transport 1507
Other Other 1009

Evolution of New Zealand Air Force fleet

Evolution of United States Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, New Zealand or United States?
United States has more military aircraft with 12,860 active aircraft compared to New Zealand's 47, a difference of 12,813 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, New Zealand or United States?
United States has more combat aircraft with 3,120 fighters and attack aircraft compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, New Zealand or United States?
United States operates more military helicopters with 5,479 compared to New Zealand's 21.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, New Zealand or United States?
United States has more transport aircraft with 1,507 compared to New Zealand's 11.
How do the New Zealand and United States air forces compare in size?
United States's air force is 137.0 times larger than New Zealand's in terms of total active aircraft (1,507 vs 11).
Which country has more aircraft on order, New Zealand or United States?
United States has 3,389 aircraft on order compared to New Zealand's 0.