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
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.
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
AgustaWestland A109	A109 LUH	6	Italy	Light utility helicopter		Current, operated by No. 3 Squadron. Ordered in 2007 (one used for spares)
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.
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
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.
Avro 626 Perfect	626	4	UK	Three-seat advanced pilot trainer, crew trainer biplane	1935–1943
Avro Anson	652A, Mk I, XII	25	UK	Twin-engine navigation, radio research, VIP transport aircraft	1942–1952	Two Anson Mk XII aircraft were used by the British High Commission.
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.

In 2007, this Strikemaster was still wearing the colours of No. 14 Squadron RNZAF.

B

Model	Variants	Number	Origin	Role	Service period	Notes
BAC Strikemaster	BAC 167, Mk 88	16	UK	Two-seat advanced pilot trainer, light attack aircraft	1972–1991	Operated by No. 14 Squadron RNZAF.
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.
Beechcraft Super King Air	King Air 350	5	US	Twin-engine multi-engine trainer	1998–	Current, operated by No. 42 Squadron RNZAF
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.
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
Bell Iroquois	UH-1D, UH-1H	17	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.
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
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.
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.
Boeing 757	757-200	2	US	Transport aircraft	2003–	Current, operated by No. 40 Squadron RNZAF
Brewster Buffalo	Buffalo Mk I	23	US	Single-seat fighter aircraft	1941–1942	Operated by 488 (NZ) Squadron in the defence of Singapore.
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, army co-operation biplane	1919–1938	Imperial Gift aircraft
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
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

C

Model	Variants	Number	Origin	Role	Service period	Notes
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.
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.
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

D

14 Squadron Vampire on gate duty at Ohakea

Model	Variants	Number	Origin	Role	Service period	Notes
de Havilland DH.4		2	UK	Two-seat advanced pilot trainer biplane	1919–1929	Imperial Gift aircraft
de Havilland DH.9		3	UK	Two-seat advanced pilot trainer biplane	1923–1929	Imperial Gift aircraft. On loan to private companies 1921–23
de Havilland DH.50A	DH.50A	1	UK	Five-seat aerial survey, communications, transport biplane	1927–1930	Five-seat communications aircraft
de Havilland Moth	DH.60G, DH.60M	28	UK	Two elementary pilot trainer, utility biplane.	1929–1943
de Havilland Puss Moth	DH.80A	4	UK	Three-seat aerial survey, utility aircraft	1931–1936, 1939–1946
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
de Havilland Fox Moth	DH.83	1	UK	Four-seat cabin biplane.	1943–1948	One civilian aircraft was impressed into RNZAF service in 1943. Used for communications.
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. See Union Airways of N.Z. Ltd
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. See Union Airways of N.Z. Ltd
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
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.
de Havilland Mosquito	FB 6, FB 40, T 3, T 43	89	UK	Two-seat twin-engine fighter bomber aircraft.	1943–1955	Four were 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.
de Havilland Vampire	FB 5, FB 9, 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. Also a number of FB 9 and T 11 aircraft were loaned by the RAF to No. 14 Squadron in Cyprus.
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
de Havilland Venom	FB 1	48	UK	Single-seat fighter bomber aircraft	1955–1958	The aircraft were loaned to No. 14 Squadron RNZAF by the RAF. The Venoms 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.
de Havilland Canada Otter	DHC-3	1	Canada	Single-engine light transport aircraft	1960–1963	Acquired for use in Antarctic
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.
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.
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

E

RNZAF English Electric Canberra B(I)12 at RAAF Base East Sale, early 1960s

Model	Variants	Number	Origin	Role	Service period	Notes
English Electric Canberra	.B2, B(I).12, T.4, T.13	31	UK	Twin-engined medium bomber, strike bomber aircraft Twin-engined type conversion trainer aircraft	1959–1970	The Canberras were operated by No. 14 Squadron RNZAF and No. 75 Squadron RNZAF. Total included 11 RAF B.2 and T.4 aircraft loaned to No. 75 Squadron in Singapore.

F

Model	Variants	Number	Origin	Role	Service period	Notes
Fairey III	IIIF, Mk IIIM, Mk IIIB	3	UK	Two or three-seat bomber, general purpose biplane Navy co-operation floatplane	1929–1939
Fairey Battle	Mk I	1	UK		1941–?	Used as an instructional airframe.
Fairey Firefly	Mk I	1	UK			Used as an instructional airframe
Fairey Gordon	Mk I, Mk II	41	UK	Two-seat bomber, advanced pilot trainer, target tug biplane	1939–1943
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
Foster Wikner Wicko	GM.1	1	UK	Two-seat light cabin aircraft.	1939–1942	One civilian aircraft was impressed into RNZAF service in 1939.

G

Model	Variants	Number	Origin	Role	Service period	Notes
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.
Gloster Grebe		3	UK	Single-seat fighter biplane Two-seat advanced trainer biplane	1928–1938	Later used as instructional airframes broken up 1943–44
Gloster Meteor	F.III, T.7	3	UK	Single-seat jet fighter aircraft. Two-seat instrument continuation trainer aircraft.	1945–1957	The Meteor F.III was presented to the RNZAF by the RAF in 1945. Two T.7 aircraft were hired from the RAF, operated No. 14 Squadron RNZAF in Cyprus between 1952 and 1955.
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.

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
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
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
Hawker Hind	Hind, Hind Trainer	78	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
Hawker Hurricane	Mk IIB		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.
Hawker Tempest			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
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
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

L

Model	Variants	Number	Origin	Role	Service period	Notes
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
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.
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
Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon	PV-2	4	US	Twin-engine general reconnaissance bomber aircraft.	1945	See also Ventura
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
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

M

Model	Variants	Number	Origin	Role	Service period	Notes
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
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.
Miles Aerovan		2	UK	Twin-engine topdressing, magnetic survey aircraft.	1949–1950	Used for topdressing trails.
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.
Miles Magister, Hawk Trainer	M.14A	2	UK	Two-seat elementary trainer aircraft	1939–1946	One civilian aircraft was impressed into RNZAF service in 1939.
Miles Whitney Straight	M.11A	3	UK	Two-seat light cabin aircraft	1939–1946	Three civilian aircraft were impressed into RNZAF service in 1939.
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.
Mitsubishi MU-2		3	Japan		2009–	Used as instructional airframes

N

RNZAF Harvard

Model	Variants	Number	Origin	Role	Service period	Notes
NHIndustries NH90		8	France	Medium utility transport helicopter	2012–	Current, operated by No. 3 Squadron RNZAF. Deliveries started 2012
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.
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

P

A CT4B at Whenuapai

Model	Variants	Number	Origin	Role	Service period	Notes
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.
Percival Gull		1	UK	Utility aircraft	1939–1940	One civilian aircraft was impressed into RNZAF service in 1939.
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.
Porterfield 35W	Model 35W	1	US	Two-seat light cabin aircraft	1939–1946	One civilian aircraft was impressed into RNZAF service in 1939.

R

Model	Variants	Number	Origin	Role	Service period	Notes
Rearwin 9000 Sportster	9000L KR Sportster,	4	US	Two-seat light cabin aircraft	1940, 1942–1946	Four civilian aircraft were impressed into RNZAF service.
Robinson Redwing	II	1	UK			Used as an instructional airframe.

S

Short Stirling of 75 Squadron

Supermarine Walrus of the RNZAFs seaplane training flight.

Model	Variants	Number	Origin	Role	Service period	Notes
Saro Cutty Sark	A-17M	1	UK	Twin-engine utility transport, trainer, communications flying boat.	1930–1936
Short Singapore	Mk III	4	UK	Four-engine maritime reconnaissance flying boat	1941–1943	Operated by No. 5 Squadron RNZAF
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.
Supermarine Seafire	XV	1	UK		1945–	Used as an instructional airframe.
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	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.

V

Restored RNZAF Corsair

Model	Variants	Number	Origin	Role	Service period	Notes
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. See also Vincent
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
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.
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.

485 Sqn Spitfires

W

Model	Variants	Number	Origin	Role	Service period	Notes
Waco QDC		1	US	Single-engine light cabin biplane	1940–1941	One civilian aircraft was impressed into RNZAF service in 1940. See Mount Cook Airline
Waco UIC		1	US	Single-engine light cabin biplane	1939–1946	One civilian aircraft was impressed into RNZAF service in 1939.
Waco 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).
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.

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 Sidewinder	AIM-9H AIM-9L	United States	Short-range infra-red homing air-to-air missile	1970–2001	Obsolete, no longer in service with the RNZAF. Carried by the A-4G and A-4K Skyhawk aircraft.
AGM-65 Maverick	AGM-65B AGM-65G AGM-65NZ	United States	Air-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 Missile	AGM-119 Penguin Mk 2 Mod 7	Norway	Air-to-surface anti-ship missile	2013–Current	Operated 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 II		United States	Air-to-surface laser guided bomb		Obsolete, 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 Javelin		United States	Light weight infantry anti-tank missile	1997–current
Mistral		France	Short-range man-portable surface-to-air missile	1997–current

Royal New Zealand Navy

Model	Variants	Origin	Role	Service period	Notes
Sea Ceptor		Italy and the United Kingdom	Surface-to-air missile	2018–current	Part of the armament of the Anzac-class frigates.
Ikara	GWS-40 Ikara	Australia	Surface-to-surface anti-submarine missile	1983–1989	Obsolete 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 Cat	Seacat GWS-22	United Kingdom	Short-range surface-to-air anti-aircraft missile	1960-1990s	Obsolete 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 Sparrow	RIM-7P Sea Sparrow	United States	Maritime surface-to-air missile	1997–2018	Fitted 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 torpedo		United States	Air-launched anti-submarine homing torpedo	1966–	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 torpedo		United States	Air-launched anti-submarine homing torpedo	1972–Current	Carried 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 torpedo	Mark 20(E) Bidder	United Kingdom	Anti-submarine torpedo		Part of the armament of the Rothesay-class frigates
Mark 44 torpedo		United States	Air-launched anti-submarine torpedo	1983–1989	Obsolete, on longer in service with the Royal New Zealand Navy. The Mark 44 torpedo was carried by the Ikara anti-submarine missile.
Mark 46 torpedo		United States	Lightweight anti-submarine torpedo	Current	Currently 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-HAWK		New Zealand
AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven		United States			Loaned by the US for use in Afghanistan

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

Unguided Rockets

• 2.75-inch (70-mm) CRV7 air-to-surface rockets – Carried by the MB-339, A-4G and A-4K Skyhawk.
• Zuni air-to-surface rockets – Carried by the A-4G and A-4K Skyhawk.

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.