List of aircraft of the Royal New Zealand Air Force and Royal New Zealand Navy

This is a list of aircraft of the Royal New Zealand Air Force and Royal New Zealand Navy. For active aircraft see List of active New Zealand military aircraft.

Aircraft

A
Model Variants Number Origin Role Service period Notes Serial numbers
Aermacchi MB-339 MB-339CB 18  Italy Two-seat advanced pilot, weapons trainer aircraft 1991–2001 Operated by No. 14 Squadron RNZAF and the Black Falcons aerobatic team. NZ6460 - 6477
AESL Airtourer T.6/24 4  New Zealand Two-seat elementary pilot trainer, aircraft 1970–1995 Operated by the Pilot Training Squadron RNZAF. See also CT4 NZ1760 - 1763
AgustaWestland A109 A109 LUH 6  Italy Light utility helicopter Current, operated by No. 3 Squadron. Ordered in 2007 (one used for spares) NZ3401 - 3406
Aichi E13A "Jake" E13A1A 1  Japan Captured enemy aircraft 1945 Captured in Rabaul in 1945, flown in theatre.
Airspeed Consul 6  UK Twin-engine light transport aircraft 1948–1952 Operated by No. 42 Squadron RNZAF. Converted from Oxfords. NZ1901 - 1906
Airspeed Oxford Mk I, II 229  UK Multi-engine pilot trainer, crew trainer aircraft 1938–1952 Operated by No. 14 Squadron RNZAF and No. 42 Squadron RNZAF NZ250 - 290, NZ1201 - 1399, NZ2100 - 2157, R6226
Avro 504 504K, 12  UK Two-seat pilot trainer biplane 1920–1930 New purchases in 1925, others were Imperial Gift aircraft, loaned to private companies 1920–1923 or 24. Some lost in accidents while on loan. E3137, E4153, H1964 - H1966, 201 -206
Avro 626 Perfect 626 4  UK Three-seat advanced pilot trainer, crew trainer biplane 1935–1943 NZ201 - 204
Avro Anson 652A, Mk I, 23  UK Twin-engine navigation, radio research aircraft. 1942–1952 Two Anson Mk XIIs were used by the British High Commission for VIP transport. NZ401 - 423
Avro Anson XII 2  UK Twin-engine VIP transport aircraft 1946-1951 Two Anson XIIs were hired or on loan from the RAF. Used by the British High Commission in New Zealand for VIP transport. PH599, PH600
Avro Lancaster  UK Four-engine heavy bomber aircraft 1943–1945 RAF aircraft operated by 75 (NZ) Squadron. RAF variants were Lancaster Mk I and Mk III.
Avro Lincoln  UK Four-engine heavy long range bomber aircraft 1945 RAF aircraft operated by 75 (NZ) Squadron. The RAF variant was the Lincoln Mk II.
Auster J/5
Auster T Mk 7C Antarctic		 J/5, T Mk 7C 7  UK Three-seat light utility, army observation, forestry patrol, communications aircraft 1947–1969 The Austers were operated by No. 3 Squadron RNZAF No. 6 Squadron RNZAF and No. 42 Squadron RNZAF. The Auster T Mk.7c was acquired for use in Antarctic. NZ1701 - 1707
In 2007, this Strikemaster was still wearing the colours of No. 14 Squadron RNZAF.

B
Model Variants Number Origin Role Service period Notes Serial numbers

R.N.Z.A.F.

BAC Strikemaster BAC 167, Mk 88 16  UK Two-seat advanced pilot trainer, light attack aircraft 1972–1991 Operated by No. 14 Squadron RNZAF. NZ6361 - 6376
Beechcraft 17 C-17L Staggerwing 1  US Single-engine cabin biplane 1939–1946 One civilian aircraft was impressed into RNZAF service in 1939. Used for communications. NZ573
Beechcraft King Air King Air 200 9  USA 1998-2018 Operated by No. 42 Squadron NZ1881 - 1885, NZ7121 -7124
Beechcraft Super King Air King Air 350 4  US Twin-engine multi-engine trainer 2018 - Current, operated by No. 42 Squadron RNZAF NZ2350 - 2353
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II T-6C 11  US Two-seat pilot trainer aircraft 2014– Current, operated by No. 14 Squadron RNZAF, Central Flying School RNZAF and the Black Falcons aerobatic team. NZ1401 - 1411
Bell 47 Sioux 47G-3B-1, 47G-3B-2 13  US Army observation, pilot trainer, light utility helicopter 1965–2010 Operated by No. 3 Squadron RNZAF NZ3701 - 3713
Bell Iroquois UH-1D, UH-1H 16  US Utility transport helicopter 1966–2015 Operated by No. 3 Squadron RNZAF and No. 41 Squadron RNZAF. The UH-1 Iroquois were used for casualty evacuation, search and rescue, supply and troop transport. Plus an unknown number of aircraft leased for UN work in the Sinai. One UH-1H was donated for display at the Wigram museum, and never saw service. The UH-1Ds were converted to UH-1H standard. NZ3801 - 3816
Bell Iroquois UH-1H 2  US Utility transport helicopter 1982-1986 Two helicopters were leased from the US Army in 1982. Used by the United Nations, Multinational Force and Observers peacekeeping force in the Sinai Peninsula. 66-0809, 66-16450
Blackburn Baffin 29  UK Two-seat general reconnaissance biplane 1937–1942 Designed as a torpedo bomber, but the torpedo gear was not fitted. The Baffins were operated by No. 1 Squadron RNZAF, No. 2 Squadron RNZAF and No. 3 Squadron RNZAF NZ150 - 178
Bleriot XI-2 1  France Two-seat general purpose aircraft 1913–1914 New Zealand's first military aircraft. A replica is on display in the Air Force Museum, Wigram, Christchurch. "Britannia"
Boeing 727 727-22QC 3  US Three-engine long range transport aircraft. 1981–2003 Operated by No. 40 Squadron RNZAF. NZ7271 & NZ7272 entered service, while NZ7273 was used as an attrition airframe. NZ7271 - 7273
Boeing 757 757-200 2  US Transport aircraft 2003– Current, operated by No. 40 Squadron RNZAF NZ7571 - 7572
Brewster Buffalo Buffalo Mk I 23  US Single-seat fighter aircraft 1941–1942 Operated by 488 (NZ) Squadron in the defence of Singapore. 23 aircraft hired or on loan from the RAF.
Bristol Beaufighter  UK Twin engine night fighter, torpedo fighter aircraft 1942–1945 RAF aircraft were operated by 488 (NZ) and 489 (NZ) Squadrons. The RAF Variants were the Beaufighter Mk IIF, MK VIF and TF Mk X
Bristol Beaufort  UK Twin engine torpedo bomber, reconnaissance aircraft 1941–1942 RAF aircraft were operated by 489 (NZ) Squadron. The RAF variant was the Beaufort Mk I
Bristol Blenheim  UK Twin-engine long range fighter aircraft 1942 RAF aircraft were operated by 489 (NZ) Squadron. The RAF variant was the Blenheim Mk IVF.
Bristol F2B Fighter F2B fighter 7  UK Two-seat general-purpose biplane 1919–1938 Imperial Gift aircraft. Operated as army co-operation, advanced trainers and aerial survey aircraft. H1557 - H1558, H6856 - H6857, H7120 - H7122
Bristol Freighter Mk 31(NZ)M 12  UK Twin-engine medium-range tactical transport aircraft 1951–1977 The Bristol Freighters were operated by No. 1 Squadron RNZAF, No. 3 Squadron RNZAF and No. 41 Squadron RNZAF NZ5901 - 5912
British Aircraft Swallow Swallow II 1  UK Two-seat light aircraft 1939–1940 One civilian aircraft was impressed into RNZAF service in 1939. See Mount Cook Airline NZ583

C
Model Variants Number Origin Role Service period Notes Srerial numbers
CAC Boomerang  Australia Loaned by RAAF during World War II
CAC Wirraway  Australia Loaned by RAAF during World War II
Cessna 421C Golden Eagle 421C 3  US Twin-engine light passenger, VIP transport aircraft 1981–1990 Operated by No. 42 Squadron RNZAF. NZ7940 - 7942
Consolidated Catalina PBY-5, PB2B-1 56  US Twin-engine maritime reconnaissance, air sea rescue flying boat 1943–1953 Used for long-range anti-submarine and maritime reconnaissance patrols. The Catalinas were operated by No. 5 Squadron RNZAF and No. 6 Squadron RNZAF in New Zealand and the South Pacific. RAF aircraft were operated by 490 (NZ) Squadron from 1943 to 1944. The RAF variant was the Catalina Mk IB. NZ4001 - 4056
Curtiss Kittyhawk, Warhawk P-40E, P-40K, P-40L, P-40M, P-40N 301  US Single-seat fighter, fighter bomber aircraft 1942–1946 The Kittyhawk and Warhawks were operated by Nos 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22 Squadrons in New Zealand and the South Pacific. Total includes four lost on delivery. NZ3001 - 3293

D
14 Squadron Vampire on gate duty at Ohakea
Model Variants Number Origin Role Service period Notes Serial numbers
de Havilland DH.4 2  UK Two-seat advanced pilot trainer biplane 1919–1929 Imperial Gift aircraft. A7893, A7929
de Havilland DH.9 3  UK Two-seat advanced pilot trainer biplane 1923–1929 Imperial Gift aircraft. On loan to private companies 1921–23 D3136, D3139, H5636
de Havilland DH.50A DH.50A 1  UK Five-seat aerial survey, communications, transport biplane 1927–1930 Five-seat communications aircraft 135
de Havilland Moth DH.60G, DH.60M 28  UK Two elementary pilot trainer, utility biplane. 1929–1943 870 - 873, 995, 1560, 1567, NZ501 - 522
de Havilland Puss Moth DH.80A 4  UK Three-seat aerial survey, utility aircraft 1931–1936, 1939–1946 2125, NZ567, NZ582, NZ590, NZ593 - 594
de Havilland Tiger Moth DH.82A, Mk II 335  UK
 NZ		 Two-seat elementary pilot trainer biplane 1939–1956 The Tiger Moths were operated by No. 1 Squadron RNZAF, No. 2 Squadron RNZAF, No. 3 Squadron RNZAF, No. 4 Squadron RNZAF and No. 42 Squadron RNZAF. NZ650 - 689, NZ701 - 724, NZ730 - 749, NZ751 - 900, NZ1401 - 1500
de Havilland Fox Moth DH.83 1  UK Four-seat cabin biplane. 1943–1948 One civilian aircraft was impressed into RNZAF service in 1943. Impressed from Air Travel (NZ) Ltd in 1943, used for communications. NZ566
de Havilland Dragon DH.84 Dragon II 2  UK Twin-engine radio and navigation trainer, transport biplane 1939–1943 Two civilian aircraft were impressed into RNZAF service in 1939. Impressed from Union Airways of New Zealand in 1939. NZ550 - 551
de Havilland Express Airliner DH.86 3  UK Four-engine navigation trainer, reconnaissance, transport biplane 1939–1943, 1945–1946 Three civilian aircraft were impressed into RNZAF service. The aircraft were operated by No. 4 Squadron RNZAF and No. 42 Squadron RNZAF. Impressed from Union Airways of New Zealand in 1939. NZ552 - 554
De Havilland Dragon Rapide DH.89, DH.89A Dragon Rapide, DH.89B Dominie II 14  UK Twin-engine navigation trainer, reconnaissance, transport biplane 1939–1953 Also known as the Dominie. The aircraft were operated by No. 4 Squadron RNZAF and No. 42 Squadron RNZAF NZ523 - 531, NZ555 - 559
de Havilland Moth Minor DH.94 5  UK Two-seat trainer, communications aircraft 1940–1946 Five civilian aircraft were Impressed into RNZAF service in 1940. NZ591 - 592, NZ595 - 597
de Havilland Mosquito FB 6, FB 40, T 3, T 43 89  UK Two-seat twin-engine fighter bomber aircraft. 1943–1955 Four lost during delivery. The Mosquitos were operated by Nos 14, 75, 487, 488 and 489 (NZ) Squadrons. RAF variants were the Mosquito FB Mk VI fighter bomber, NF Mk XII, NF Mk XIII, NF Mk 30 night fighters and T Mk III trainers. NZ2301 - 2308, NZ2320 - 2396
de Havilland Vampire FB 5, FB 52, T 11, T 55 63  UK Single-seat fighter bomber aircraft.
Two-seat advanced pilot trainer, instrument continuation trainer aircraft.		 1951–1972 The RNZAF's first operational jet aircraft. The Vampires were operated by No. 14 Squadron RNZAF and No. 75 Squadron RNZAF. NZ5701 - 5711, NZ5721 - 5738, NZ570 - 5778, INST166, 167, 170, 171, WZ516
de Havilland Vampire FB 9, T 11  UK Single-seat fighter-bomber aircraft.
Two-seat continuation trainer aircraft.		 1952 - 1958 Hired or on loaned from the RAF. The aircraft were operated by No. 14 Squadron in Cyprus, and later in Singapore.
de Havilland Devon / Dove DH.104 30  UK Twin-engine light transport, pilot, navigation and radio trainer aircraft 1948–1981 Operated by No. 42 Squadron RNZAF NZ1801 - 1830
de Havilland Venom FB 1 48  UK Single-seat fighter bomber aircraft 1955–1958 The aircraft were hired or on loan from the RAF. The Venoms were operated by No. 14 Squadron in Singapore, they saw action during the Malayan Emergency.
de Havilland Beaver DHC-2 1  Canada Single engine light transport aircraft 1956–1960 Acquired for use in Antarctic. NZ6010
de Havilland Canada Otter DHC-3 1  Canada Single-engine light transport aircraft 1960–1963 Acquired for use in Antarctic NZ6081
Douglas DC-6 DC-6 3  US Four-engine long range transport aircraft 1961–1968 Three ex-TEAL aircraft, operated by No. 40 Squadron RNZAF. NZ3631 - 3633
Douglas Boston  US ?1942–?1943 RAF aircraft loaned to 487 (NZ) Squadron
Douglas Dakota C-47, C-47A, C-47B 49  US Twin engine medium range transport, VIP transport, target tug aircraft 1943–1977 The Dakotas were operated by No. 40 Squadron RNZAF, No. 41 Squadron RNZAF and No. 42 Squadron RNZAF. Used as a transport, target tug, paratroop and VIP transport aircraft. NZ3501 - 3506, NZ3516 - 3558
Douglas Dauntless SBD-3, SBD-4, SBD-5 69  US Two-seat dive bomber aircraft 1943–1944 Operated by No. 25 Squadron RNZAF in the South Pacific. Total includes one lost on delivery. NZNZ5001 - 5068

E
RNZAF English Electric Canberra B(I)12 at RAAF Base East Sale, early 1960s
Model Variants Number Origin Role Service period Notes Serial numbers
English Electric Canberra B(I).12, T.13 13  UK Twin-engine strike bomber aircraft
Twin-engine type conversion trainer aircraft		 1959–1970 The Canberras were operated by No. 14 Squadron RNZAF and No. 75 Squadron RNZAF. NZ6101 - 6111, NZ6151 - 6152
English Electric Canberra B.2, T.4 15  UK Twin-engine medium-bomber aircraft
Twin-engine type conversion trainer aircraft		 1958-1962 Hired or on loan from the RAF. Operated by No. 75 Squadron in Singapore. WD963, WJ859, WJ864,

F
Model Variants Number Origin Role Service period Notes Serial numbers
Fairey III IIIF, Mk IIIM, Mk IIIB 3  UK Two or three-seat bomber, general purpose biplane
Naval co-operation floatplane		 1929–1939 F1133 - 1134, S1805
Fairey Battle Mk I 1  UK Ground-based instructional airframe 1941–? Ex-RAF K9177
Fairey Firefly Mk I 1  UK Ground-based instructional airframe Ex-Royal Navy
Fairey Gordon Mk I, Mk II 41  UK Two-seat bomber, advanced pilot trainer, target tug biplane 1939–1943 NZ601 - 641
Fokker Friendship F27-120 3  Netherlands Twin-engine navigation, radio and electronic trainer, maritime reconnaissance aircraft. 1980–1992 Three ex-Air New Zealand aircraft. Operated by the Navigation and Air Electronics Training Squadron RNZAF. See Air New Zealand fleet NZ2781 - 2783
Foster Wikner Wicko GM.1 1  UK Two-seat light cabin aircraft. 1939–1942 One civilian aircraft was impressed into RNZAF service in 1939. NZ580

G
Model Variants Number Origin Role Service period Notes Serial numbers
General Aircraft Monospar ST-25 Jubilee ST-25 1  UK Twin-engine light cabin aircraft 1939–1941 One civilian aircraft was impressed into RNZAF service in 1939. Used for communications. NZ584
Gloster Grebe 3  UK Single-seat fighter biplane
Two-seat advanced trainer biplane		 1928–1938 Later used as instructional airframes broken up 1943–44 NZ501 - 503
Gloster Meteor F.III 1  UK Single-seat jet fighter aircraft. 1945–1950 The Meteor F.III was presented to the RNZAF by the RAF in 1945. NZ6001
Gloster Meteor T.Mk 7 T.7 2  UK Two-seat instrument continuation trainer aircraft 1952-1955 Two T.7 aircraft were hired from the RAF. They were operated No. 14 Squadron RNZAF in Cyprus. WH206, WL400
Grumman Avenger TBF-1, TBF-1C 48  US Two-seat light bomber, target tug, topdressing aircraft 1943–1959 The Avengers were operated by No 30, 31, 41, 42 Squadrons in New Zealand and the South Pacific. Used for top dressing trials in 1948. NZ2501 - 2548

H
A 40 Squadron Handley Page Hastings refuelling
Hawker Hurricane night fighters of No. 486 Squadron RNZAF.
Model Variants Number Origin Role Service period Notes Serial numbers
Handley Page Hampden  UK Twin-engine medium bomber aircraft 1942–1943 RAF aircraft used by 489 (NZ) Squadron. The RAF variant was the Hampden Mk I.
Handley Page Hastings C.3 4  UK Four-engine long range transport aircraft 1952–1965 The RNZAF's first long-range aircraft, operated by No. 40 Squadron RNZAF and No. 41 Squadron RNZAF NZ5801 - 5804
Hawker Siddeley Andover C.1 10  UK Twin-engine medium-range tactical transport, VIP transport aircraft 1976–1998 Ten ex-RAF aircraft. Operated by No. 1 Squadron RNZAF, later No. 42 Squadron RNZAF NZ7620 -27629
Hawker Hind Hind, Hind Trainer 63  UK Two-seat army co-operation, advanced pilot trainer biplane 1940–1943 Only 63 actually received, 15 lost at sea due to enemy action in 1940. Operated by No. 22 Squadron RNZAF NZ1501 - 1563
Hawker Hurricane Mk IIB 9  UK Single-seat fighter aircraft 1942 Additional aircraft were operated by 486 and 488 Squadrons; Apparently 75 Squadron also received at least one Hurricane as a hack – a pilot was posted as missing presumed killed while flying it. The RAF variants were the Hurricane Mk I, Mk IIA and Mk IIB. Nine aircraft were hired or on loan from the RAF.
Hawker Tempest Mk V  UK Single-seat fighter, fighter bomber aircraft 1944–1945 RAF aircraft were operated by 486 (NZ) Squadron. The RAF variant was the Tempest Mk V.
Hawker Tomtit 4  UK Two-seat elementary, intermediate pilot trainer biplane 1931–1939 50 - 53
Hawker Typhoon  UK Single-seat fighter bomber, ground attack aircraft 1942–1944 RAF aircraft were operated by 486 (NZ) Squadron. The RAF variant was the Typhoon Mk IB.

K
Model Variants Number Origin Role Service period Notes Serial numbers
Kaman Seasprite SH-2F, SH-2G(NZ), SH-2G(I) 25  US Anti-submarine naval helicopter Current, operated by No. 6 Squadron RNZAF. 4 SH-2F, 5 SH-2G(NZ), 10 SH-2G(I) & 6 SH-2F purchased for use as instructional airframes only NZ3441 - 3444, NZ3601 - 3605, NZ3611 - 3620, 0231G - 0236G

L
Model Variants Number Origin Role Service period Notes Serial numbers
Lockheed Hercules C-130H, C-130H(NZ) 5  US Four engine medium/long-range, tactical transport aircraft 1965-- Current, operated by No. 40 Squadron RNZAF NZ7001 - 7005
Lockheed Hudson Mk III, Mk IIIA, Mk V, Mk VI 94  US Twin-engine general reconnaissance bomber, trainer, target tug aircraft. 1941–1948 The Hudsons were operated by Nos 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 40, 41 and 42 Squadrons in New Zealand and the South Pacific. NZ2001 - 2094
Lockheed Lodestar C-60A 9  US Twin-engine medium-range transport aircraft. 1943–1949 The Lodestars were operated by No. 40 Squadron RNZAF and No. 41 Squadron RNZAF NZ3507 - 3515
Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon PV-2 4  US Twin-engine general reconnaissance bomber aircraft. 1945 See also Ventura NZ4701 - 7004
Lockheed Orion P-3B, P-3K, P-3K2 6  US Four-engine maritime reconnaissance aircraft. 1966– Current, operated by No. 5 Squadron RNZAF, soon to be replaced by P-8 Poseidons NZ4201 - 4206
Lockheed Ventura PV-1 Ventura, B-34 Lexington 139  US Twin-engine general reconnaissance bomber aircraft. 1943–1946 The Aircraft were operated by Nos. 1 2, 3, 4, 8, 9 Squadrons in New Zealand and South Pacific. RAF aircraft were operated by 487 (NZ) Squadron from 1942 to 1943. RAF variants were the Ventura Mk I and II. See also Harpoon. NZ4501 - 4639

M
Model Variants Number Origin Role Service period Notes Serial numbers
McDonnell Douglas Skyhawk A-4G, TA-4G, A-4K, TA-4K 24  US Single-seat jet fighter, ground attack, maritime strike aircraft.
Two-seat conversion trainer aircraft.		 1970–2001 The Skyhawks were operated by No. 2 Squadron RNZAF No. 14 Squadron RNZAF and No. 75 Squadron RNZAF. See Project Kahu NZ6201 - 6218, NZ6251 - 6256
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E4 1  Nazi Germany Captured enemy fighter aircraft 1940–1944 Captured in Europe, shipped from the United Kingdom to New Zealand, used for fund raising purposes, display and technical training. INST111
Miles Aerovan 2  UK Twin-engine topdressing, magnetic survey aircraft. 1949–1950 Used for topdressing trails. NZ1751 - 1752
Miles Hawk M.2F, M.2H, M.2P Hawk Major 4  UK Two-seat light aircraft 1939–1943 Four civilian aircraft were impressed into RNZAF service in 1939. Used for Training and communications. NZ578, NZ587 - 589,
Miles Magister, Hawk Trainer M.14A 2  UK Two-seat elementary trainer aircraft 1939–1946 Two civilian aircraft were impressed into RNZAF service in 1939. NZ585 - 586
Miles Whitney Straight M.11A 3  UK Two-seat light cabin aircraft 1939–1946 Three civilian aircraft were impressed into RNZAF service in 1939. NZ576 - 577, NZ579
Mitsubishi Ki-46 "Dinah" Ki-46-II 1  Japan Captured enemy aircraft 1945 Captured in Rabaul in 1945.
Mitsubishi Zero A6M3, A6M5 "Zeke" 3  Japan Captured enemy fighter aircraft. 1945 One was captured in Bougainville Island in 1945. Flown by RNZAF pilots, shipped back to New Zealand. The aircraft is on display at the Auckland War Memorial Museum. NZ6000, INST113
Mitsubishi MU-2 Ground-based instructional airframe. 4  Japan 2009– Used as an instructional airframes 0222G - 0225G

N
RNZAF Harvard
Model Variants Number Origin Role Service period Notes Serial numbers
NHIndustries NH90 8  France Medium utility transport helicopter 2012– Current, operated by No. 3 Squadron RNZAF. Deliveries started 2012 NZ3301 - 3309
Nakajima B5N2 "Kate" B5N2 1  Japan Captured enemy aircraft 1945 Captured in Rabaul, flown in theatre in 1945.
North American Harvard Mk II, IIA, IIB, III 202  US Two-seat advanced pilot trainer aircraft 1941–1977 Later used as an elementary training aircraft. The aircraft were operated by Nos 1 2, 3, 4, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 42 Squadrons, and the Red Checkers aerobatic team. NZ901 - 1102
North American Harvard 2  USA Two-seat advanced trainer aircraft 1946 - 1948 Hired or on loan from the RAF. Two aircraft were operated by No. 14 Squadron in Japan between 1946 - 1948. KF 113
North American Mustang P-51D (Mustang Mk III) 30  USA Single-seat fighter, fighter bomber aircraft. 1945–1951, 1951–1957 In storage from 1945 to 1951. The Mustangs were operated by No. 1 Squadron RNZAF, No. 2 Squadron RNZAF, No. 3 Squadron RNZAF, No. 4 Squadron RNZAF and No. 42 Squadron RNZAF. NZ2401 - 2430

P
A CT4B at Whenuapai
Model Variants Number Origin Role Service period Notes Serial numbers
PAC CT/4 CT/4B, CT/4E 32  New Zealand Two-seat basic pilot trainer, aerobatic aircraft 1976–2014 Bought by the RNZAF as a replacement for the North American Harvard. Operated by the Central Flying School RNZAF, Pilot Training Squadron RNZAF and the Red Checkers aerobatic team. NZ1930 - NZ1948, NZ1985 - 1997
Percival Gull Four Gull Four 1  UK Utility aircraft 1939–1940 One civilian aircraft was impressed into RNZAF service in 1939. NZ572
Percival Vega Gull P.10 Vega Gull 1  UK Three-seat light cabin aircraft 1939–1946 One civilian aircraft was impressed into RNZAF service in 1939. NZ571
Porterfield 35W Model 35W 1  US Two-seat light cabin aircraft 1939–1946 One civilian aircraft was impressed into RNZAF service in 1939. NZ581/NZ598

R
Model Variants Number Origin Role Service period Notes Serial number
Rearwin 9000 Sportster 9000L KR Sportster, 4  US Two-seat light cabin aircraft 1940, 1942–1946 Four civilian aircraft were impressed into RNZAF service. NZ565, 568, 569, 599
Robinson Redwing II 1  UK Ground-based instructional airframe 1941-1946 INST 112

S
Short Stirling of 75 Squadron
Supermarine Walrus of the RNZAFs seaplane training flight.
Model Variants Number Origin Role Service period Notes Serial numbers
Saro Cutty Sark A-17M 1  UK Twin-engine utility transport, trainer, communications flying boat. 1930–1936 L3
Short Singapore Mk III 4  UK Four-engine maritime reconnaissance flying boat 1941–1943 Operated by No. 5 Squadron RNZAF K6912, K6916 - 6918
Short Stirling  UK Four-engine heavy bomber aircraft 1942–1943 RAF aircraft were operated by 75 (NZ) Squadron. RAF variants were the Stirling Mk I, Mk II and Mk III.
Short Sunderland Mk.3, MR.5 20  UK Four-engine long-range transport Flying boat
Four-engined maritime reconnaissance flying boat		 1944–1967 The Sunderlands were operated by No. 5 Squadron RNZAF, No. 6 Squadron RNZAF and 490 (NZ) Squadron. The RAF variant was the Sunderland Mk III. NZ4101 - 4120
Supermarine Seafire Mk XV 1  UK Ground-based instructional airframe. 1946–1952 Ex-804 Naval Air Squadron, Fleet Air Arm. No serial number.
Supermarine Spitfire  UK Single-seat fighter, fighter bomber aircraft. 1941–1945 RAF aircraft were operated by 485 (NZ) Squadron. RAF variants were the Spitfire Mk IA, Mk IIA, Mk VB, Mk VC, Mk IX, LF Mk IX, LF Mk IXC, LF Mk XVI and LF XVIE.
Supermarine Walrus Mk I 11  UK Three-seat reconnaissance spotter amphibian aircraft
Single-engine reconnaissance, pilot trainer amphibian aircraft		 1936–1947 Nine other aircraft were serving onboard the ships of the New Zealand Division of the Royal Navy. The aircraft were embarked on board the light cruisers HMNZS Achilles HMS Gambia and HMNZS Leander. All RN loan aircraft were either lost on service or returned to RN, RCAF, or RAAF. NZ151 - 160, K8558

V
Restored RNZAF Corsair
Model Variants Number Origin Role Service period Notes Serial numbers
Vickers Vildebeest Mk II, Mk III, Mk IV 39  UK Three-seat general reconnaissance, advanced pilot trainer, target tug biplane. 1935–1944 The Aircraft were operated by Nos 1, 2, 3, 7, 8 Squadrons. Also see Vickers Vincent NZ101 - 139
Vickers Vincent 62  UK Three-seat general purpose, bomber, general reconnaissance, advanced pilot trainer, target tug biplane. 1939–1944 The aircraft were operated by Nos 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 42 Squadrons. See also Vildebeest NZ300 - 361
Vickers Wellington Mk I 30  UK Twin-engine medium bomber aircraft 1939–1942 Only 18 were taken on charge before all 30 aircraft and their crews were loaned to the RAF in August 1939, additional RAF aircraft were operated by 75 (NZ) Squadron. RAF variants were the Wellington Mk I, MK IA, Mk IC and B Mk III. NZ300 - 329
Vought Corsair F4U-1, F4U-1D, FG-1D 424  US Single-seat fighter, fighter bomber aircraft 1944–1948 The Corsair was operated by Nos 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 Squadrons in New Zealand and the South Pacific. NZ5201 - 5487, NZ5501 - 5577, NZ5601 - 5660
485 Sqn Spitfires

W
Model Variants Number Origin Role Service period Notes Serial numbers
Waco QDC Model QDC 1  US Single-engine light cabin biplane 1940–1941 One civilian aircraft was impressed into RNZAF service in 1940. Impressed from Mount Cook Airline in 1940. NZ570
Waco UIC Model UIC 1  US Single-engine light cabin biplane 1939–1946 One civilian aircraft was impressed into RNZAF service in 1939. NZ574
Waco UOC Model UOC 1  US Single-engine light cabin biplane 1939–1946 One civilian aircraft was impressed into RNZAF service in 1939. An additional 2 Waco cabin biplanes with RAF serials were privately purchased by servicemen of the New Zealand Army in the Long Range Desert Group (a special forces type organization) for use behind enemy lines by that organization during the North African campaign, and flown with logo of a white kiwi on black background). NZ575
Westland Wasp Wasp HAS 1 18  UK Naval anti-submarine, utility helicopter 1966–1998 Operated by No. 3 Squadron RNZAF in support of the Royal New Zealand Navy. The Wasps were embarked on board the frigates HMNZS Canterbury, HMNZS Southland, HMNZS Waikato, HMNZS Wellington, and the survey ship HMNZS Monowai. Eight original ordered and an additional 10 former Royal Navy helicopters were acquired in 1989 for spares, one was later rebuilt to flying condition, others were never flown. NZ3901 - 3909

Guided missiles of the RNZAF, RNZN and New Zealand Army
Sea Cat launcher and GWS-21 director on HMNZS Wellington

Royal New Zealand Air Force
Model Variants Origin Role Service period Notes
AIM-9 SidewinderAIM-9H
AIM-9L		United StatesShort-range infra-red homing air-to-air missile1970–2001Obsolete, no longer in service with the RNZAF. Carried by the A-4G and A-4K Skyhawk aircraft.
AGM-65 MaverickAGM-65B
AGM-65G
AGM-65NZ		United StatesAir-to-surface missile
Air-to-surface anti-ship missile		1986–Obsolete, on longer in service with the Royal New Zealand Air Force, or the Royal New Zealand Navy. Carried by the A-4G and A-4K Skyhawk aircraft, SH-2F Seasprite and SH-2G Super Seasprite helicopters.
AGM-119B Penguin MissileAGM-119 Penguin Mk 2 Mod 7NorwayAir-to-surface anti-ship missile2013–CurrentOperated by the Royal New Zealand Air Force, and the Royal New Zealand Navy. Carried by the Kaman SH-2G(I) Super Seasprite.
GBU-16 Paveway IIUnited StatesAir-to-surface laser guided bombObsolete, on longer operated by the RNZAF. Carried by the A-4G and A-4K Skyhawk

New Zealand Army
Model Variants Origin Role Service period Notes
FGM-148 JavelinUnited StatesLight weight infantry anti-tank missile1997–current
MistralFranceShort-range man-portable surface-to-air missile1997–current

Royal New Zealand Navy
Model Variants Origin Role Service period Notes
Sea CeptorItaly and the United KingdomSurface-to-air missile2018–currentPart of the armament of the Anzac-class frigates.
IkaraGWS-40 IkaraAustraliaSurface-to-surface anti-submarine missile1983–1989Obsolete missile, no longer in service with the Royal New Zealand Navy. The Ikara was fitted to HMNZS Southland. One of the Leander-class frigates.
Sea CatSeacat GWS-22United KingdomShort-range surface-to-air anti-aircraft missile1960-1990sObsolete missile, no longer in service with the Royal New Zealand Navy. The Seacats were fitted to the Leander-class frigates, and the modified Rothesay-class frigates.
Sea SparrowRIM-7P Sea SparrowUnited StatesMaritime surface-to-air missile1997–2018Fitted to the Anzac-class frigates. However, soon to be upgraded to Sea Ceptor.

Homing Torpedoes of the Royal New Zealand Air Force
Model Variants Origin Role Service period Notes
Mark 44 torpedoUnited StatesAir-launched anti-submarine homing torpedo1966–Obsolete, no longer in service with the Royal New Zealand Air Force. Carried by the P-3K Orion, SH-2F Seasprite and Wasp HAS 1
Mark 46 torpedoUnited StatesAir-launched anti-submarine homing torpedo1972–CurrentCarried by the P-3K2 Orion and SH-2G Super Seasprite

Homing Torpedoes of the Royal New Zealand Navy
Model Variants Origin Role Service period Notes
Mark 20 Bidder 21-inch torpedoMark 20(E) BidderUnited KingdomAnti-submarine torpedoPart of the armament of the Rothesay-class frigates
Mark 44 torpedoUnited StatesAir-launched anti-submarine torpedo1983–1989Obsolete, on longer in service with the Royal New Zealand Navy. The Mark 44 torpedo was carried by the Ikara anti-submarine missile.
Mark 46 torpedoUnited StatesLightweight anti-submarine torpedoCurrentCurrently in service on board the Anzac-class frigates. The Mark 46 torpedo was part of the armament of the Leander-class frigate.

Unmanned aerial vehicles

New Zealand Army
Model Variants Origin Role Service period Notes
KAHU-HAWKNew Zealand
AeroVironment RQ-11 RavenUnited StatesLoaned by the US for use in Afghanistan

Unguided Rocket Weapons

New Zealand Army
Model Variants Origin Role Service period Notes
BazookaM20 Mk II Super BazookaUnited States3.5-inch (90-mm) recoilless anti-tank rocket launcher1954-Obsolete, on longer in service with the New Zealand Army.
M72 LAWUnited States66-mm (2.6-inch) anti-tank rocket-propelled grenade launcher1970-

Royal New Zealand Air Force
Model Variants Origin Role Service period Notes
CRV7Canada70-mm (2.75-inch) air-to-surface rocketCarried by the MB-339, A-4G and A-4K Skyhawk
70-mm (2.75-in) Folding-Fin Aerial RocketUnited States70-mm (2.75-inch) air-to-surface rocketCarried by the A-4G, A-4K Skyhawk
ZuniUnited States127-mm (5.0-inch) air-to-surface rocketCarried by the A-4G and A-4K Skyhawk

List of Weapons of the Royal New Zealand Air Force

Free-Fall Bombs
  • 500-lb (227-kg) Mark 82 bomb – Carried by the A-4G and A-4K Skyhawk
  • 1000-lb (454-kg) Mark 83 bomb – Carried by the A-4G and A-4K Skyhawk, P-3K Orion

Machine Guns
  • 7.62-mm FN MAG-58 machine-gun – Current
  • 7.62-mm M60 machine-gun – Fitted to the UH-1H Iroquois, SH-2F Seasprite and SH-2G Super Seasprite

References
  • Aircraft of the Royal New Zealand Air Force. By David Duxbury, Ross Ewing and Ross MacPherson, published by Heinemann Publishers (NZ), Auckland 1987, ISBN 0 86863 412 3.
  • The Oxford Companion To New Zealand Military History. Edited by Ian McGibbon, published by Oxford University Press (NZ), Auckland 2000, ISBN 0 19 558 376 0.
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