Republic of China Air Force - Wikipedia
The Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF; known historically as the Chinese Air Force[4] and colloquially as the Taiwanese Air Force) is the military aviation branch of the Republic of China Armed Forces, based in Taiwan since 1947. The ROCAF …
Active Taiwan Air Force Aircraft (2025) - Military Factory
Current aircraft of the Taiwanese Air Force including attack, bomber, cargo transport, special mission, fighter, Search and Rescue, aerial tanker, remote-piloted, reconnaissance, trainer and utility types.
Republic of China Armed Forces - Wikipedia
The Air Force is responsible for defending Taiwanese airspace and assisting in disaster relief. [70] In recent years the ROCAF had to send aircraft to respond to Chinese planes entering Taiwan's air defense identification zone. [71]
What's Ahead For Taiwan's Air Force In 2025 - Simple Flying
Jan 8, 2025 · Facing escalating Chinese threats, Taiwan’s Air Force prepares for 2025 with upgraded F-16Vs, strategic alliances, and an enhanced fleet.
Republic Of China Air Force (ROCAF) - TaiwanAirPower.org
Each Group is commanded by a Colonel, but the number of aircraft assigned is not much different from that for a Squadron. Although their official English designation is Tactical Fighter Group, the Chinese designation literally means Operations Group.
AIR FORCE HEADQUARTERS, MND
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A Deeper Look At The Operational Capabilities Of The Taiwanese Air Force
May 19, 2024 · The Taiwanese Air Force operates a modern, mostly Western-built fighter and support aircraft fleet. The combat aircraft of the Air Force include the Northrop F-5, AIDC F-CK-1, Dassault Mirage 2000, and F-16 Fighting Falcon.
First Phase of Taiwan F-16V Program Is Complete - Air Force …
Feb 5, 2024 · The $4.5 billion “Peace Phoenix Rising” program to upgrade 139 of Taiwan’s F-16s to the F-16V (Block 70-72) configuration is complete, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center announced Feb. 5. The next step in the boost of Taiwan’s air defenses is to deliver 66 new-build F-16s in a comparable configuration, expected within the next ...
Air Force - Taiwan Intelligence & Security Agencies
The Taiwan Air Force has about 70,000 personnel and over 400 combat aircraft. The current inventory includes approximately 180 older F-5E/F fighters and over 100 more modern Indigenous Defense Fighters (IDFs).
Taiwanese Air Force Inventory (2025) - GlobalMilitary.net
The Taiwan Air Force, officially known as Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF), operates as a critical component of the island nation's self-defense mechanism, acting as the first line of defense against aerial threats and invasions.