Air Forces comparison: Taiwan vs United States
Taiwanese Air Force 🇹🇼
| Official Name | Taiwanese Air Force |
| Local Name | 中華民國空軍 (Zhōnghuá Mínguó Kōngjūn) |
| Active aircraft | 732 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 78 |
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United States Air Force 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Air Force |
| Local Name | US Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 13043 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 3435 |
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Taiwanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
379 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
236 | |
Training
|
80 | |
Transport
|
20 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
17 | |
United States aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
|
3308 | |
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Bomber
|
135 | |
|
Helicopter
|
5496 | |
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Training
|
1566 | |
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Transport
|
1522 | |
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UAV
|
0 | |
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Other
|
1016 | |
Evolution of Taiwanese Air Force fleet
Evolution of United States Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Taiwan or United States?
United States has more military aircraft with 13,043 active aircraft compared to Taiwan's 732, a difference of 12,311 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Taiwan or United States?
United States has more combat aircraft with 3,308 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Taiwan's 379.
Which country has more military helicopters, Taiwan or United States?
United States operates more military helicopters with 5,496 compared to Taiwan's 236.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Taiwan or United States?
United States has more transport aircraft with 1,522 compared to Taiwan's 20.
How do the Taiwan and United States air forces compare in size?
United States's air force is 76.1 times larger than Taiwan's in terms of total active aircraft (1,522 vs 20).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Taiwan or United States?
United States has 3,435 aircraft on order compared to Taiwan's 78.