Air Forces comparison: Taiwan vs South Korea
South Korea's air force fields 1,543 active aircraft — 2.2x Taiwan's 686. The breakdown includes 319 vs 314 combat aircraft, 239 vs 856 helicopters, 26 vs 56 transport aircraft, 84 vs 293 trainers (Taiwan vs South Korea). Taiwan has 93 aircraft on order vs 410 for South Korea. The South Korea air force is officially the Republic of Korea Air Force .
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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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 aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
319 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
239 | |
Training
|
84 | |
Transport
|
26 | |
Other
|
18 | |
South Korean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
314 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
856 | |
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Training
|
293 | |
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Transport
|
56 | |
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Other
|
24 | |
Evolution of Taiwanese Air Force fleet
Evolution of South Korean Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
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?
Taiwan has more combat aircraft with 319 fighters and attack aircraft compared to South Korea's 314.
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 56 compared to Taiwan's 26.
How do the Taiwan and South Korea 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, Taiwan or South Korea?
South Korea has 410 aircraft on order compared to Taiwan's 93.