Air Forces comparison: 
South Korea vs 
Taiwan
Force Profile
| South Korea | Taiwan | |
|---|---|---|
| Official name | Republic of Korea Air Force | Taiwanese Air Force |
| Local name | 공군 (Gong-gun) | 中華民國空軍 (Zhōnghuá Mínguó Kōngjūn) |
| Active aircraft | 1,543 (2026) | 686 (2026) |
| Aircraft on order | +410 | +93 |
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Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Aircraft by Type
🇰🇷 South Koreaas of 2026
🇹🇼 Taiwanas of 2026
Fleet Evolution
🇰🇷 South Korea
🇹🇼 Taiwan
Overview
South Korea's air force fields 1,543 active aircraft — 2.2:1 Taiwan's 686.
The breakdown includes 374 vs 319 combat aircraft, 856 vs 239 helicopters, 56 vs 26 transport aircraft, 233 vs 84 trainers (South Korea vs Taiwan). South Korea has 410 aircraft on order vs 93 for Taiwan.
The South Korea air force is officially the Republic of Korea Air Force .
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?
South Korea has more combat aircraft with 374 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Taiwan's 319.
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.