Air Forces comparison: South Korea vs Taiwan
Republic of Korea Air Force 🇰🇷
| Official Name | Republic of Korea Air Force |
| Local Name | 공군 (Gong-gun) |
| Active aircraft | 1543 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 410 |
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Taiwanese Air Force 🇹🇼
| Official Name | Taiwanese Air Force |
| Local Name | 中華民國空軍 (Zhōnghuá Mínguó Kōngjūn) |
| Active aircraft | 686 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 93 |
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South Korean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
314 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
856 | |
Training
|
293 | |
Transport
|
56 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
24 | |
Taiwanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
319 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
239 | |
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Training
|
84 | |
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Transport
|
26 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
18 | |
Evolution of South Korean Air Force fleet
Evolution of Taiwanese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, South Korea or Taiwan?
South Korea has more military aircraft with 1,543 active aircraft compared to Taiwan's 686, a difference of 857 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, South Korea or Taiwan?
Taiwan has more combat aircraft with 319 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Korea's 314.
Which country has more military helicopters, South Korea or Taiwan?
South Korea operates more military helicopters with 856 compared to Taiwan's 239.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, South Korea or Taiwan?
South Korea has more transport aircraft with 56 compared to Taiwan's 26.
How do the South Korea and Taiwan air forces compare in size?
South Korea's air force is 2.2 times larger than Taiwan's in terms of total active aircraft (56 vs 26).
Which country has more aircraft on order, South Korea or Taiwan?
South Korea has 410 aircraft on order compared to Taiwan's 93.