Air Forces comparison: 
Taiwan vs 
South Korea
South Korea's air force fields 1,543 active aircraft — 2.2:1 Taiwan's 686.
Force Profile
| Taiwan | South Korea | |
|---|---|---|
| Official name | Taiwanese Air Force | Republic of Korea Air Force |
| Local name | 中華民國空軍 (Zhōnghuá Mínguó Kōngjūn) | 공군 (Gong-gun) |
| Active aircraft | 686 (2026) | 1,543 (2026) |
| Aircraft on order | +93 | +410 |
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Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Aircraft by Type
🇹🇼 Taiwanas of 2026
🇰🇷 South Koreaas of 2026
Fleet Evolution
🇹🇼 Taiwan
🇰🇷 South Korea
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Taiwan or South Korea?
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, Taiwan or South Korea?
South Korea has more combat aircraft with 374 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Taiwan's 319.
Which country has more military helicopters, Taiwan or South Korea?
South Korea operates more military helicopters with 856 compared to Taiwan's 239.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Taiwan or South Korea?
South Korea has more transport aircraft with 50 compared to Taiwan's 26.
How do the Taiwan and South Korea air forces compare in size?
South Korea's air force is 1.9 times larger than Taiwan's in terms of total active aircraft (50 vs 26).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Taiwan or South Korea?
South Korea has 410 aircraft on order compared to Taiwan's 93.