Air Forces comparison: New Zealand vs Venezuela
Venezuela's air force fields 226 active aircraft — 4.8x New Zealand's 47. The breakdown includes 0 vs 54 combat aircraft, 21 vs 74 helicopters, 11 vs 42 transport aircraft, 11 vs 47 trainers (New Zealand vs Venezuela). New Zealand has 0 aircraft on order vs 4 for Venezuela. 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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Venezuelan Air Force 🇻🇪
| Official Name | Venezuelan Air Force |
| Local Name | Aviación Militar Nacional Bolivariana |
| Active aircraft | 226 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 4 |
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New Zealand aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
21 | |
Training
|
11 | |
Transport
|
11 | |
Other
|
4 | |
Venezuelan aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
54 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
74 | |
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Training
|
47 | |
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Transport
|
42 | |
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Other
|
9 | |
Evolution of New Zealand Air Force fleet
Evolution of Venezuelan Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, New Zealand or Venezuela?
Venezuela has more military aircraft with 226 active aircraft compared to New Zealand's 47, a difference of 179 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, New Zealand or Venezuela?
Venezuela has more combat aircraft with 54 fighters and attack aircraft compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, New Zealand or Venezuela?
Venezuela operates more military helicopters with 74 compared to New Zealand's 21.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, New Zealand or Venezuela?
Venezuela has more transport aircraft with 42 compared to New Zealand's 11.
How do the New Zealand and Venezuela air forces compare in size?
Venezuela's air force is 3.8 times larger than New Zealand's in terms of total active aircraft (42 vs 11).
Which country has more aircraft on order, New Zealand or Venezuela?
Venezuela has 4 aircraft on order compared to New Zealand's 0.