Warpower: Taiwan



The Warpower series of sites take a unique, 'by-the-numbers', quick-reference approach to the current (2023) military capabilities of the Republic of China (Taiwan). Taiwan sits in the shadow of its neighbor, China, and stands as its direct democratic counterpart. Limited by its overseer, the island nation looks to a growing indigenous industrial base as well as low-profile dealings with a dwindling collection of global supporters. It greatest supporter, however, remains the United States. The systems showcased throughout this site represent the very tools that would be brought to bear should the nation look to defend itself from invasion.

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The following showcase includes Primary and Secondary supplier of military goods to the nation of Taiwan, be they direct or indirect suppliers.

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Total Units: 752


Taiwanese air power is led by the lightweight American F-16 Fighting Falcon multirole type and this is backed by over 100 of the locally-developed F-CK-1 fighter type (upgraded to a C-model guise). The service still operates aging F-5 Tiger II fighters as well as French M2000 delta-winged fighter-bombers in the M2000-5EI mark. A modest collection of special-mission types are kept on hand and the transport force is equally limited to the tactical level. The rotorcraft force is limited to French and American offerings. The trainer force is notably large and includes solutions for basic, advanced, and combat training.
NOTES: As many as 66 total F-16V multi-role fighters are on order.


110
F-16A/V
Multirole
AIR FORCE
103
F-CK-1
Multirole
AIR FORCE
45
Mirage 2000-5EI
Multirole
AIR FORCE
27
F/RF-5E
Fighter
AIR FORCE
9
UH-60M
Multi-mission
AIR FORCE
3
H225M
Medium-Lift
AIR FORCE
19
C-130H
Tactical Transp.
AIR FORCE
11
Beechcraft 1900
Recon
AIR FORCE
3
Fokker 50
VIP.
AIR FORCE
1
Boeing 737
VIP.
AIR FORCE
12
P-3C
Maritime Patrol
AIR FORCE
6
E-2B/K
AEW
AIR FORCE
1
C-130H
Electronic Warfare
AIR FORCE
47
AT-3
Advanced Jet Trainer
AIR FORCE
35
F-5F
Fighter Training
AIR FORCE
34
T-34
Basic Trainer
AIR FORCE
26
F-16B/V
Fighter Trainer
AIR FORCE
26
F-CK-1D
Fighter Trainer
AIR FORCE
9
Mirage 2000-5DI
Fighter Trainer
AIR FORCE
1
T-5
Advanced Jet Trainer
AIR FORCE
62
AH-1W
Attack Helo
ARMY
37
OH-58
Scout Helo
ARMY
35
UH-60M
Multi-mission
ARMY
29
AH-64E
Attack Helo
ARMY
8
CH-47SD
Medium-Lift
ARMY
29
Bell 206
Helo Training
ARMY
17
MH-60R
Medium Utility
NAVY
7
MD500
Scout Helo
NAVY

Total Units: 25,066


Modern Taiwanese land power is dominated by aging American types with roots set in the early and late Cold War period. This includes both the M48 and M60 Patton tanks of which the latter is the only one classified as a true Main Battle Tank. The CM-11 and CM-12 are further evolutions of the American M48 Medium Tank. The M1A2 Abrams is set to make its appearance in number though only two have been delivered in 2022. The rest of the inventory is largely of Taiwanese or American in origin and a mix of old and modern designs. In total number, the inventory is dwarfed by what is available to the Peoples Liberation Army Ground Force (PLAGF) of China.
NOTES: A total of 108 M1A2T Abrams MBTs are on order.


460
M60A3 TTS
Main Battle Tank
450
CM-11
Main Battle Tank
100
CM-12
Main Battle Tank
2
M1A2T
Main Battle Tank
1,025
CM-21
APC
378
CM-32/CM-33
IFV
301
CM-34
APC
300
V-150S
Scout Car
200
CM-24/A1
Ammo Carrier
200
CM-27/A1
APC
150
LVT H6
Amphib.APC
78
AAV-7A1
Amphib.APC
51
M88
Combat Engineering
19
M9 ACE
Combat Engineering
6
AAV-7A1
Command Vehicle
4
AAV-7A1
Armored Recovery
9,500
HUMVEE
Infantry Mobility
3,600
JEEP J8
Light Utlity
56
SC-09A 4WD
Assault Vehicle
4,788
N7400
3.5t Tact.Truck
22
M3 Amphib
Amphib.Bridge
197
M109A2
SPH
100
M108
SPH
70
M110
SPH
48
M44T
SPH
45
T69
SPH
28
M109A5
SPH
120
K.Feng VI
MLRS
60
K.Feng III/IV
MLRS
43
RT/LT-2000
MLRS
350
M101
Towed Artillery
300
T64
Towed Artillery
150
T65
Towed Artillery
100
M114
Towed Artillery
90
M59
Towed Artillery
70
M115
Towed Artillery
56
TRF1
Towed Artillery
4
M1 240mm
Towed Artillery
1,545
Air Defence
Various

Taiwanese military manpower by-the-numbers.


NOTES: Values below used (with permission) from the military stats aggregator site www.GlobalFirepower.com, detailing the current strengths and weaknesses of modern military forces by-the-numbers.



Total Population
23,580,712
(100%)

Available Manpower
12,261,970
(52.0%)

Total Military Personnel (est.)
1,681,500
(7.1%)

Active Personnel
170,000
(0.7%)

Reserve Personnel
1,500,000
(6.4%)

Active Paramilitary
11,500
(0.0%)

Air Force Personnel
35,000
(0.1%)

Navy Personnel
40,000
(0.2%)

Army Personnel
100,000
(0.4%)

Total Units: 96


The modern Republic of China Navy fleet is sorely lacking in many areas. The categories that are filled are typically filled with aging hulls purchased from foreign powers such as the United States and France. The service does not field any aircraft carrier or helicopter carrier force and lacks any nuclear-powered / nuclear-attack submarines found in great numbers throughout the rival Peoples Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) of China. Just four attack submarines are kept on hand and these are former World War 2-era GUPPY II-upgraded American Navy and former Dutch attack types. The surface fleet is led by a collection of four destroyers though, again, these are former USN Kidd-class vessels. The frigate force of 22 hulls might appear imposing on paper but, again, this is a force of refurbished foreign types made up of the USN Knox-class and Oliver Hazard Perry-class as well as the French La Fayette-class. Smaller hulls are now being constructed through local industry as needed.


2
Hai Shih
Attack Sub
2
Hai Lung
Attack Sub
4
Kee Lung
Destroyer
6
Fong Yang
Frigate
10
Cheng Kung
Frigate
6
Kang Ding
Frigate
2
Tuo Chiang
Corvette
11
Dan Chiang
Patrol
30
FACG-60
Missile Boat
4
Yung Feng
Minehunter
1
Yung Yang
Minesweeper
2
Yung Jin
Minehunter
4
Min Jiang
Minelayer
1
Hsu Hai
Dock Landing Ship
4
Chung Jian
Tank Landing Ship
2
Chung Ho
Tank Landing Ship
1
Yu Shan
Amphib. Dock
1
Wu Yi
Combat Support
1
Pan Shi
Combat Support
1
Kao Hsiang
Communications
1
Ta Kuan
Survey

Ranks of the various military services of the nation of the Taiwan (Republic of China).


Ranks are listed below, lowest ('OR', Enlisted) to highest ('OF', Officer). Translations / comparable ranks are provided.


Taiwan Army Ranks (arranged Lowest-to-Highest)
Ji-teng Peng
(Private)
OR-1
It-teng Peng
(Private 1st Class)
OR-2
Siong-teng Peng
(Private Upper Class)
OR-3
Ha-su
(Corporal)
OR-4
Tiong-su
(Staff Sergeant)
OR-5
Siong-su
(Sergeant)
OR-6
Sam-teng Su-koa-tiu
(3rd Class Master Sergeant)
OR-7
Ji-teng Su-koa-tiu
(2nd Class Master Sergeant)
OR-8
It-teng Su-koa-tiu
(1st Class Master Sergeant)
OR-9
Siau-ui
(2nd Lieutenant)
OF-1
Tiong-ui
(Lieutenant)
OF-2
Siong-ui
(Captain)
OF-3
Siau-hau
(Major)
OF-4
Tiong-hua
(Lt Colonel)
OF-5
Siong-hua
(Colonel)
OF-6
Siau-chong
(Major General)
OF-7
Tiong-chong
(Lieutenant General)
OF-8
Ji-kip Siong-chiong
(General)
OF-9
It-kip Siong-chiong
(Full General)
OF-10


Taiwan Navy Ranks (arranged Lowest-to-Highest)
Ji-teng Peng
(Private)
OR-1
It-teng Peng
(Private 1st Class)
OR-2
Siong-teng Peng
(Private Upper Class)
OR-3
Ha-su
(Corporal)
OR-4
Tiong-su
(Staff Sergeant)
OR-5
Siong-su
(Sergeant)
OR-6
Sam-teng Su-koa-tiu
(3rd Class Master Sergeant)
OR-7
Ji-teng Su-koa-tiu
(2nd Class Master Sergeant)
OR-8
It-teng Su-koa-tiu
(1st Class Master Sergeant)
OR-9
Siau-ui
(Ensign)
OF-1
Tiong-ui
(Lieutenant (JG))
OF-2
Siong-ui
(Lieutenant)
OF-3
Siau-hau
(Lt Commander)
OF-4
Tiong-hua
(Commander)
OF-5
Siong-hua
(Captain)
OF-6
Siau-chong
(Rear Admiral)
OF-7
Tiong-chong
(Vice Admiral)
OF-8
Ji-kip Siong-chiong
(Admiral)
OF-9
It-kip Siong-chiong
(Full Admiral)
OF-10


Taiwan Air Force Ranks (arranged Lowest-to-Highest)
Ji-teng Peng
(Private)
OR-1
It-teng Peng
(Private 1st Class)
OR-2
Siong-teng Peng
(Private Upper Class)
OR-3
Ha-su
(Corporal)
OR-4
Tiong-su
(Staff Sergeant)
OR-5
Siong-su
(Sergeant)
OR-6
Sam-teng Su-koa-tiu
(3rd Class Master Sergeant)
OR-7
Ji-teng Su-koa-tiu
(2nd Class Master Sergeant)
OR-8
It-teng Su-koa-tiu
(1st Class Master Sergeant)
OR-9
Siau-ui
(2nd Lieutenant)
OF-1
Tiong-ui
(Lieutenant)
OF-2
Siong-ui
(Captain)
OF-3
Siau-hau
(Major)
OF-4
Tiong-hua
(Lt Colonel)
OF-5
Siong-hua
(Colonel)
OF-6
Siau-chong
(Major General)
OF-7
Tiong-chong
(Lieutenant General)
OF-8
Ji-kip Siong-chiong
(General)
OF-9
It-kip Siong-chiong
(Full General)
OF-10
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