How many airplanes are there in Taiwan? Revealing the secrets of Taiwan’s air power
Recently, the military developments in Taiwan have become one of the hot topics on the Internet. Especially in the context of tense cross-strait relations, Taiwan's air power has attracted much attention. This article will combine hot topics and hot content in the past 10 days and provide you with a detailed analysis of the number and distribution of aircraft in Taiwan through structured data.
1. Overview of the total number of aircraft in Taiwan

According to public information, aircraft in Taiwan mainly include military aircraft, civilian aircraft and helicopters. The following is detailed data on the total number of aircraft in Taiwan:
| Aircraft type | Quantity (rack) | Main models |
|---|---|---|
| fighter | about 300 | F-16, Mirage 2000, IDF Jingguo |
| Transport aircraft | about 50 | C-130H, Boeing 737 |
| helicopter | about 200 | AH-64E Apache, UH-60 Black Hawk |
| Civilian airliner | about 100 | Boeing, Airbus series |
2. Detailed distribution of military aircraft in Taiwan
Military aircraft in Taiwan are mainly distributed at the following air force bases:
| air force base | Garrison aircraft type | Quantity (rack) |
|---|---|---|
| Hsinchu Air Force Base | F-16 fighter | about 70 |
| Chiayi Air Force Base | F-16 fighter | about 60 |
| Hualien Air Force Base | Mirage 2000 fighter | about 50 |
| Tainan Air Force Base | IDF Ching Kwok fighter jet | about 60 |
| Pingtung Air Force Base | C-130H transport aircraft | about 20 |
3. Civil aircraft situation in Taiwan
Civil aircraft in Taiwan are mainly operated by airlines such as China Airlines and EVA Air. Here are the aircraft numbers of the major airlines:
| airline | Number of aircraft (units) | Main models |
|---|---|---|
| China Airlines | about 50 | Boeing 777, Airbus A350 |
| EVA Air | about 40 | Boeing 787, Airbus A330 |
| Other airlines | about 10 | small regional aircraft |
4. Recent hot topics: Aircraft dynamics in Taiwan
In the past 10 days, aircraft dynamics in Taiwan have become the focus of heated discussions across the Internet. The following are some hot topics:
1.F-16V upgrade plan: Taiwan is upgrading its existing F-16 fighter jets and plans to upgrade them to F-16V models to enhance combat capabilities.
2.Apache helicopter training accident: An AH-64E Apache helicopter belonging to the Taiwan Army was involved in an accident during training, causing widespread concern.
3.Cross-Strait air confrontation: Recently, PLA military aircraft have frequently entered Taiwan's so-called "air defense identification zone", and the Taiwan Air Force has repeatedly dispatched fighter jets to respond, triggering cross-strait tensions.
5. Summary
It can be seen from the above data that the total number of aircraft in Taiwan is about 650, of which military aircraft account for the largest proportion, about 550. These aircraft are distributed at multiple air force bases and undertake air defense and transportation tasks in Taiwan. In terms of civil aircraft, they are mainly operated by China Airlines and EVA Air, with a number of approximately 100 aircraft.
Recently, aircraft dynamics in Taiwan have become a hot topic on the Internet, especially incidents such as the F-16V upgrade plan and the cross-strait air confrontation, which have attracted widespread attention. In the future, the development of air power in Taiwan will continue to be affected by cross-strait relations and regional situations.
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