List of equipment of the Republic of China Army

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Below is a list of equipment used by the Republic of China Army (commonly known as the Taiwanese Army).

Contents

Small arms

T-93 sniper rifle with the Taiwanese team competing in the International Sniper Competition at Fort Benning, Georgia in 2010 Defense.gov photo essay 101013-A-7341H-013.jpg
T-93 sniper rifle with the Taiwanese team competing in the International Sniper Competition at Fort Benning, Georgia in 2010
T91 rifles and M14 T91 Rifles Set up on Ground 20120211.jpg
T91 rifles and M14
ROCA LWRCI R.E.P.R. 20 on display at the Armor School Museum LWRCI R.E.P.R.20 Display in Armor School Museum 20130302.jpg
ROCA LWRCI R.E.P.R. 20 on display at the Armor School Museum
ROCA Barrett M107A1 Sniper Rifle Display in Armor School Museum M107A1 Sniper Rifle Display in Armor School Museum 20130302a.jpg
ROCA Barrett M107A1 Sniper Rifle Display in Armor School Museum
NameCaliber
Type
PhotoOriginNotes
Handguns
T75K3 9×19mm
Semi-automatic pistol
01.24 Zong Tong Chun Jie Wei Mian :Lu Jun Te Zhi Bu Te San Ying  - 52645711481.jpg Flag of Italy.svg  Italy
Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China
Modeled after the Beretta 92. Standard infantry pistol since 2019.[ citation needed ]
T75K1 9×19mm
Semi-automatic pistol
T75K1 by James Tung.JPG Flag of Italy.svg  Italy
Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China
Modeled after the Beretta 92. Used by military police.[ citation needed ]
T97 Hsing Hua  [ zh ] 9×19mm
Semi-automatic pistol
Glock 19.JPG Flag of Austria.svg  Austria
Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China
Modeled after the Glock 19.
Glock 17 9×19mm
Semi-automatic pistol
Glock 17 2nd Gen.jpg Flag of Austria.svg  Austria Used by special forces.[ citation needed ]
Glock 19 9×19mm
Semi-automatic pistol
G19 blk grip.jpg Flag of Austria.svg  Austria Used by special forces.[ citation needed ]
Glock 26 9×19mm
Semi-automatic pistol
Glock 26 (6971790359).jpg Flag of Austria.svg  Austria Used by special forces.[ citation needed ]
Steyr M 9×19mm
Semi-automatic pistol
Steyr M-A1 1.jpg Flag of Austria.svg  Austria Used by special forces.[ citation needed ]
Smith & Wesson M&P 9×19mm
Semi-automatic pistol
SW-MP45.jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States [ citation needed ]
T51K1 .45 ACP
Semi-automatic pistol
M1911A1.png Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China Modeled after the M1911A1. Former standard infantry pistol.
Colt M1911A1 Flag of the United States.svg  United States Received through United States military aid during World War II.[ citation needed ]
Inglis Hi-Power No.1 Mk I 9×19mm
Semi-automatic pistol
FN Hi Power.jpg Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada Unknown quantity remaining from orders purchased during World War II.[ citation needed ]
T72 revolver .38
revolver
M&Prevolver.jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States/Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China Modeled after the Smith & Wesson Model 10. Former standard infantry pistol.[ citation needed ]
Submachine guns
Type 77 9×19mm
Submachine gun
T77 SMG.jpg Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China
Heckler & Koch MP5A5 9×19mm
Submachine gun
HK MP5 noBG.png Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany Used in all branches of the armed forces.[ citation needed ]
Type 37 9×19mm
Submachine gun
M3copyType37&36.jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China
Modeled after the M3A1. Stored for reserve forces.[ citation needed ]
IMI Uzi 9×19mm
Submachine gun
Uzi-nobg.png Flag of Israel.svg  Israel
Calico M960A 9×19mm
Submachine gun
Calico M950.jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States
FN P90 FN 5.7x28mm
Personal defense weapon
FN-P90.PNG Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
SIG Sauer MPX 9×19mm
Submachine gun
10.10 Zong Tong Chu Xi [Zhong Hua Min Guo Zhong Shu Ji Ge Jie Qing Zhu 108Nian Guo Qing Da Hui ] (48874882432).jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Shotguns
T85  [ zh ] 12-gauge
Pump-action shotgun
Remington 870 Wmaster.jpg Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China
Ithaca Model 37 12-gauge
Pump-action shotgun
Ithaca 37.jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States Received through United States military aid.[ citation needed ]
Franchi SPAS-12 12-gauge
Pump-action shotgun
Franchi SPAS 12 Grip Safety.jpeg Flag of Italy.svg  Italy
Benelli M4 Super 90 12-gauge
Semi-automatic shotgun
Benelli m4 2.jpg Flag of Italy.svg  Italy
Mossberg 590A1 12-gauge
Semi-automatic shotgun
Mossberg M590A1.JPG Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Rifles
Type 24 Chiang-Kai-shek 7.92×57mm Mauser
Bolt-action rifle
Kampfer's Chiang Kai-shek Rifle.JPG Flag of Germany (3-2 aspect ratio).svg  Weimar Republic
Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China
Used as a ceremonial rifle. Modeled after the Mauser Standardmodell.[ citation needed ]
M1 Garand .30-06 Springfield
Semi-automatic rifle
M1 Garand rifle USA noBG new.png Flag of the United States.svg  United States Used as a ceremonial rifle. [1] Received through United States military aid. [2]
Assault rifles and carbines
T112 5.56×45mm
Assault rifle
XT-112.png Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China The first batch of 25,000 will be purchased by the Republic of China Army in 2025. [3]
T91
T91 CQC
5.56×45mm
Assault rifle
T91-3 (65).JPG
T91 Assault Rifle noBG.png
Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China Developed from the T86. Standard infantry rifle.[ citation needed ]
Carbine version of the T91 rifle.
T65K2 5.56×45mm
Assault rifle
TwT65.JPG Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China
Similar to the AR-18. Former standard infantry rifle used by Army reserve forces since the early 2000s but still used by the Navy and Air Force.[ citation needed ]
T65K2 Carbine 5.56×45mm
Assault rifle
Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Taiwan
Colt M16A1 / M16A2 5.56×45mm
Assault rifle
Sam16a1.jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States Limited use only.[ citation needed ]
Colt M4A1 carbine 5.56×45mm
Assault rifle, Carbine
PEO M4 Carbine RAS M68 CCO.png Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Bushmaster M4 carbine 5.56×45mm
Assault rifle, Carbine
AR15 A3 Tactical Carbine pic1.jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Type 68 5.56×45mm
Assault rifle
AUG A1 508mm 04.jpg Flag of Austria.svg  Austria
Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China
Modeled after the Steyr AUG but uses iron sights instead of a fixed scope.[ citation needed ]
T86 5.56×45mm
Assault rifle, Carbine
Type 86 carbine.jpg Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China
M1 carbine .30 Carbine
Semi-automatic carbine
M1 Carbine Mk I - USA - Armemuseum noBG croped.jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States In storage. Received 115,948 units through US military aid between 1963 and 1968.[ citation needed ]
Battle rifles
Type 57 rifle  [ zh ] 7.62×51mm
Battle rifle
T57 Sniper Rifle and T91 Rifles on Ground 20120211.jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Republic of China
License-produced M14. In storage.[ citation needed ]
Springfield M14 7.62×51mm
Battle rifle
M14 Stand-off Munitions Disruptor (SMUD) (7414626342).jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States Store for reserve forces. Received through United States military aid.
Sniper rifles
LWRC R.E.P.R. MKII 7.62×51mm
Designated marksman rifle
LWRC REPR.png Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Mk 14 Mod 0 EBR 7.62×51mm
Designated marksman rifle
PEO M14 EBR-rbg.png Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Remington M24 SWS 7.62×51mm
Sniper rifle
IDF-M24-SWS-pic001.jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States
XT98  [ zh ] 7.62×51mm
Sniper rifle
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium Sniper conversions of the Type 57 rifle. Unknown quantity.[ citation needed ]
T93 sniper rifle 7.62×51mm
Sniper rifle
T93 sniper rifle.jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China
Is closely related to the M24 SWS.[ citation needed ]
T108 sniper rifle  [ zh ] 7.62×51mm
Sniper rifle
T108Qing Xing Ju Ji Qiang  - 06.02 Zong Tong Duan Jie Wei Mian [Hai Jun Lu Zhan Dui Lu Zhan 66Lu ]  - 52115053212.jpg Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China
SIG Sauer SSG 2000 7.62×51mm
Sniper rifle
Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany /
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland
Heckler & Koch PSG1 7.62×51mm
Sniper rifle
PSG-1 rifle 2014 noBG.jpg Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany
DSR-Precision DSR-1 .308 Winchester
Sniper rifle
AMP DSR-1 Koalorka.jpg Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Barrett M82A1 12.7×99mm
Anti-Material rifle
Barrett-M82A1-Independence-Day-2017-IZE-048-white.jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States Used with Army Special Forces.[ citation needed ]
T112 heavy sniper rifle  [ zh ] 12.7×99mm
Anti-Material rifle
T112Zhong Xing Ju Ji Qiang .jpg Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China Used with Army Special Forces.[ citation needed ]
Machine guns
M249 light machine gun 5.56×45mm
Squad automatic weapon
M249 Automatic Rifle.jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
Used by the Army.
T75 light machine gun 5.56×45mm
Squad automatic weapon
ROCA Soldiers Climbing Stair Go to Camp 20120324.jpg 01.24 Zong Tong Chun Jie Wei Mian :Lu Jun Te Zhi Bu Te San Ying  - 52645965824.jpg Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China
Developed with elements drawn from both the FN Minimi and T74 machine gun. Used by the military police, marine corps and air force.[ citation needed ]
Type 74 machine gun  [ zh ] 7.62×51mm
General-purpose machine gun
Type 74 machine gun.jpg Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China
Developed with elements drawn from both the FN MAG and Type 57 rifle  [ zh ].[ citation needed ]
M240 machine gun 7.62×51mm
General-purpose machine gun
PEO M240B Profile.jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Type 90 machine gun 12.7×99mm
Heavy machine gun
PEO Browning M2E2 QCB (c1).jpg Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China Modeled after the M2HB Browning.[ citation needed ]
M2HB Browning Flag of the United States.svg  United States Received through United States military aid.[ citation needed ]
Type 41 30-06 Springfield
Light machine gun
Bren wog.jpg Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom
Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China
Created in 1952 and modeled after the Bren Mk II. In storage.[ citation needed ]
Grenade-based weapons
T85 40 mm grenade
Grenade launcher
PEO M203A2 Grenade Launcher.png Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China
Standard grenade launcher for the T65 and T91 rifles, based on the American M203.[ citation needed ]
Milkor MGL Mk-1 40 mm grenade
Grenade launcher
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg  South Africa /
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
Springfield M79 40 mm grenade
Grenade launcher
M79 Grenade Launcher (7414625716).jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States Received through United States military aid.[ citation needed ]
Saco Mk-19 Mod 3 40 mm grenade
Automatic grenade launcher
MK19-02.jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States Received through United States military aid.[ citation needed ]
T91 grenade launcher 40 mm grenade
Automatic grenade launcher
07.16 Zong Tong Shi Dao Han Guang 36Hao Yan Xi [San Jun Lian He Fan Deng Lu Zuo Zhan ] Cao Yan  (50117575518).jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China
Modeled after the Mk 19. Former standard infantry pistol.[ citation needed ]

Watercraft

PlatformOriginManufacturerTypeNotes
K85Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China Karmin international 8.7m rigid inflatable boat More than 30 purchased, in service with Republic of China Army special forces. [4]

Armoured vehicles

VehicleTypeImageOriginIn serviceNotes
Main battle tank
M1A2T Abrams Main battle tank Mounted Soldier System (MSS).jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States 14 [5] 108 M1A2Ts was later finalized. [6]
M60A3 TTS Main battle tank ROCMC M60A3 TTS Display at Navy Fleet Command Ground 20170715b.jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States 200 [7] Some have been transferred to the ROCMC. [8] Undergoing system upgrade by NCSIST from 2022~2024.[ citation needed ]
CM-11 Brave Tiger Main battle tank ROCA CM-11 Front View in Hukou Camp 20111105.jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China
450 [7] Assembled in Taiwan from 1988 to 1994, with a M48 turret fixed on a M60 chassis integrated with a M1A1 fire control system. Certain armoured battalions equipped with the CM-11 will have them replaced by the Abrams tank.[ citation needed ]
CM-12 Main battle tank CM-12 Tank in ROCA Infantry School 20120211b.JPG Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China
100 [7] Modified in Taiwan from M48A3, with CM-11 turret and a M48A3 chassis. Most have been retired from active service. [9] Planned to retire after the arrival of the M1A2T Abrams tank.[ citation needed ]
Light tank
M41D Light tank M41D in Chengkungling 20111009a.jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China
100 [7] M41a3 modified by the Republic of China Army with a new Detroit Diesel 8V-71T diesel engine, enabling the tank to reach speeds of up to 72 km/h (45 mph) and increasing its range to 450 km (280 mi).The turret was altered to carry a Republic of China Army-manufactured variant of the M32 known as the M32K1, as well as a co-axial Type 74 machine gun  [ zh ] (FN MAG) general purpose machine gun. The M32K1 has a fume extractor and a different muzzle brake, and has been upgraded with thermal imaging sights.
Armored vehicles
CM-32 Infantry fighting vehicle/
Armored personnel carrier
Firecar2.jpg Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China
Flag of Ireland.svg  Ireland
In 2018, first batch of 378 CM-32 and CM-33 vehicles was completed and a second batch of 284 CM-34 vehicles was ordered. [10] In August 2020 another 21 CM-34 vehicles was ordered for the military police. [12] Platform will be further developed into a mobile gun system, a self-propelled howitzer and a Nuclear, Biological, Chemical, Reconnaissance Vehicle (NBCRV). [13]
CM-21 Armored personnel carrier CM-21A Display in Chengkungling Ground 20121006.jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China
225 CM-21A [7] Various variants produced from 1982 to 2009.
CM-21/A1 armored personnel carrier
CM-22 mortar carrier for 107mm/120 mm mortar
CM-23 mortar carrier for 81 mm mortar
CM-25 TOW launcher
CM-26 command vehicle
M113 Armoured personnel carrier ROCA M113 in Chiayi Air Force Base 20120811.jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States 650 [7] M113A1/A2
CM-24/A1 Ammunition carrier CM-24 Display in Yue Kang Road 20121013a2.jpg Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China 173Can carry either 90 rounds of 155 mm or 42 rounds 203 mm.[ citation needed ]
CM-27/A1 Armored recovery vehicle CM-27 Display in Yue Kang Road 20121013a.jpg Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China N/A [7] Used to tow artillery, can carry personnel and ammunition.[ citation needed ]
M88 Armored recovery vehicle Flag of the United States.svg  United States 51 [14] 37 M88A1 variants. An additional 14 M88A2 ordered in 2019. [15]
M9 Combat engineering vehicle ROCA M9 ACE Display at No.11 Pier of Zhongzheng Naval Base 20130504.jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States 19 [14] [16]
LVT H6 Amphibious armored personnel carrier R.O.C Marine Corps LVTH-6 front view.jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States 150 [16] Still used by the Taiwanese marine as of 2022, planned to be replaced by the AAV-7A1. 717 were originally delivered. [14]
AAV-7A1 Amphibious armored personnel carrier ROCMC AAV-7A1 in ROCA Infantry School Ground 20120211.jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States 90 (78 personnel, 6 command and 4 recovery variants) + 1 AAV turret trainer [14] Serving in Republic of China Marine Corps, replaces the LVTP-5 and LVT H6.[ citation needed ]
V-150S Commando Armored personnel carrier ROC Military Police V-150S Display at CKS Memorial Hall Plaza 20130608.jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States 300 [16] [14] In use with Southern Army Group, 333th Mechanised Infantry Brigade.[ citation needed ]
Trucks
Navistar 7400 3.5 tons 4WD heavy truck International 3.5ton 4WD Truck in CCK Air Base Park Lot 20111112.jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China
4,788Produced under license by Sanyang Motor Co., Ltd. Based on Navistar 7000 series.[ citation needed ]
Light armored vehicles
Humvee Light utility vehicle ROCA M1045 Display at CKS Memorial Hall Square 20140607a.jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States 9,000+ [17] [18] [11] Multiple variants, including ones carrying local made machine guns and TOW 2A launchers, along with various other weapons.[ citation needed ]
Jeep J8 Light utility vehicle Military Light Tactical Vehicle Type B Display at ROCMA Ground 20160604a.jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China
3,598Multiple variants, Type A soft top, Type B soft top with machine gun, Type C hard top. Produced by Sanyang Motor Co., Ltd. Manufacturing. [19]
Tactical all-terrain vehicles
SC-09A 4WD Special combat Assault Vehicle(SAV) Light tactical all-terrain vehicle/Scout car ROCA Special Assault Vehicle Display at CKS Memorial Hall Square Front Left View 20140607.jpg Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China 56 [20] In use with ROC Army Aviation and Special Forces. [21]
Amphibious bridging vehicles
M3 Amphibious Rig Amphibious bridging vehicle M3 Amphibious Rig Demo in Hukou Camp 20111105a.jpg Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 22 [16] In use with Northern Army Group, 53 Engineering Battalion.[ citation needed ]
M48A5Armoured vehicle-launched bridge Armoured vehicle-launched bridge ROCA M48A5 AVLB Display in CCK Air Base 20111112.jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States 12 [11] In use in 52,53 and 54 Engineering Battalion.[ citation needed ]

Artillery

WeaponCaliber
Type
ImageOriginIn serviceNotes
Towed artillery (1,360+)
M115 203mm towed howitzerFlag of the United States.svg  United States 70 [16] 90 were originally bought from the United States. [14]
M59 "Long Tom" 155mm towed howitzerFlag of the United States.svg  United States 90 [16] 390 ordered in 1954, 90 remain in service.[ citation needed ]
M114(T-65)155mm towed howitzerFlag of the United States.svg  United States 250 [7]
M101(T-64)105mm towed howitzer 10.02 Zong Tong Wei Mian [Lu Jun Ji Jie Hua Bu Bing Di 269Lu ] ,Bing Shi Dao Cao Yan Zheng Bei  (37416415862).jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States 650 [7]
T63-105mm  [ zh ]105mm towed howitzerFlag of the United States.svg  United States
Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China
300 [14] Locally produced, licensed, version of the M101 howitzer.[ citation needed ]
Self-propelled artillery (488)
M108 105 mm self-propelled howitzer M108 and M247.jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States 100 [7]
M109 155 mm self-propelled howitzer ROCA Self-propelled Howitzers Display at ORDC Yue Kang Road 20121013.jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States 225 [7] M109A2/A5
M44 155mm self-propelled howitzer M44 self propelled howitzer 105 mm Gunfire Museum Brasschaat 13-03-2021.jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States 48 [7] M44T
T-69155mm self-propelled howtizerFlag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China 45 [7]
M110 203mm self-propelled howitzer M110 howitzer.jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States 70 [7]
Multiple rocket launcher (223)
M142 HIMARS wheeled MRLS HIMARS - missile launched.jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States 11On 21 October 2020, the US government approved the sale of 11 HIMARS to Taiwan. [22] Another 18 are ordered since the cancellation of 40 M109A6. [23] Additional 18 launchers will be purchased due to the cancellation of M109A6 howitzer orders. [24] [25] [26] The first batch of 11 launchers were delivered in November.
RT/LT-2000 117mm, 180mm, or 227mm wheeled multiple rocket launcher system 07.16 Zong Tong Shi Dao Han Guang 36Hao Yan Xi [San Jun Lian He Fan Deng Lu Zuo Zhan ] Cao Yan  (50118348107).jpg Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China 43 [7]
Kung Feng III/IV 126mm wheeled multiple rocket launcher system Kung Feng IV MLRS Trailer Display at Chengkungling 20131012a.jpg Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China 60 [7]
Kung Feng VI 117mm wheeled multiple rocket launcher system Kung Feng VI MLRS at Chengkungling Right View 20131012.jpg Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China 120 [7] To be replaced by the RT/LT-2000.
Mortars
T-75  [ zh ] [16] 60 mm mortar ROCA T75 60mm Mortar Display at ROCMA Ground 20140531.jpg Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China  ??Modeled after the M224 mortar.[ citation needed ]
T-75  [ zh ] [16] 81 mm mortar ROCA T75 81mm Mortar Display at ROCMA Ground 20140531.jpg Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China  ??Modeled after the M29 mortar.
M29 [16] 81 mm mortarFlag of the United States.svg  United States 160+ [7]
M30 107 mm mortarFlag of the United States.svg  United States  ? [16]
T-63  [ zh ]120 mm mortarFlag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China  ? [16] [27]
CM-23 81 mm mortar carrierFlag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China
M125 81 mm mortar carrierFlag of the United States.svg  United States 72 [16]
M106A2 107mm mortar carrier Flag of the United States.svg  United States 90 [16] [14]
CM-22 107mm/120mm mortar carrier Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China

Helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicle

AircraftVariantTypeImageOriginIn service [28] [29]
Helicopters (168)
AH-64 Apache Guardian AH-64E Attack helicopter ROCA AH-64E 810 Taking off from ROCMA Ground 20140531d.jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States 29 [7]
AH-1 SuperCobra AH-1W Attack helicopter ROCA AH-1W 543 Taking off from ROCMA Ground 20140531b.jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States 67 [7]
OH-58 Kiowa OH-58D Light observation helicopter ROCA OH-58D 636 Taking off from ROCMA Ground 20140531a.jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States 37 [7]
CH-47 Chinook CH-47SD Heavy transport helicopter ROCA CH-47 7302 Display at Ching Chuang Kang AFB Apron 20140719b.jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States 8 [7]
UH-60 Black Hawk UH-60M Utility helicopter ROCA UH-60M Black Hawk.jpg Flag of the United States.svg  United States 30 [7]
Bell 206 TH-67A Creek Training helicopter Flag of the United States.svg  United States 30
Unmanned aerial vehicles
NCSIST Albatross Medium recon unmanned aerial vehicle UAV 9717 Display at CKS Memorial Hall 20140607.jpg Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China 32
NCSIST Cardinal II Small recon unmanned aerial vehicle NCSIST Cardinal UAV 20150815a.jpg Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China 30
NCSIST Capricorn  [ zh ] Unmanned aerial vehicle 01.06 Zong Tong Chun Jie Xu Mian [Lu Jun Ji Bu 234Lu Lian Bing Yi Ying ] (72177720304885289).jpg Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China ~300 [30]

Anti-aircraft weapons

M730A1 (MIM-72) M730A1 of ROCA in Gangshan Air Force Base 20111015a.jpg
M730A1 (MIM-72)
Sky Sword II (TC-2) Carried by wheeled trucks Lu Jian Er Ye Zhan Fang Kong Fei Dan Xi Tong .jpg
Sky Sword II (TC-2) Carried by wheeled trucks
A visitor operates an FIM-92 Stinger Twin Launchers with a soldier Visitor Operate FIM-92 Stinger Twin Launchers with Soldier 20130810a.jpg
A visitor operates an FIM-92 Stinger Twin Launchers with a soldier
PlatformTypeOriginIn serviceNotes
AIM-9 Sidewinder Air-to-air missile Flag of the United States.svg  United States 300AIM-9S. Carried by AH-1W. [31]
AIM-92 Stinger Air-to-air missile Flag of the United States.svg  United States 173Block I, ordered for AH-64E Longbow attack helicopters. [32]
Surface-to-air TC-2 Medium-range surface-to-air missile Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China 29 (mobile missile launchers) [33] Six batteries and 246 missiles service in 2023. [34]
MIM-72/M48 Chaparral Short-range surface-to-air missile Flag of the United States.svg  United States 40In service with Southern Army Group only. To be replaced by Surface-to-Air TC-2.[ citation needed ]
Antelope Short-range surface-to-air missile Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China  ??Mounts four TC-1L interceptors.[ citation needed ]
M-1097 Avenger (AN/TWQ-1) Self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon Flag of the United States.svg  United States 74In service with Northern and Central Army Group only, came with 1299 Stingers purchased in the same deal. [14]
Dual Mounted Stinger Short-range surface-to-air missile Flag of the United States.svg  United States 11655 Stinger DMS launchers with 465 RMP rounds, from the United States Army stockpile and rebuilt/refurbished, sold to Taiwan May 1996 for 80 million. [35] 61 Stinger DMS launchers with 728 rounds, delivered between 1996 and 1998 for 180 million, some transferred to ROCMC [14] Additional ex-US service Stingers delivered in May 2023 under the Presidential Drawdown Authority. [36]
FIM-92 Stinger Man-portable air-defense system Flag of the United States.svg  United States 1,800+ [36] 250 Stinger Block-1-92 ordered in 2018 and an additional 254 Stinger Block-1-92F in 2019. [14]
CS/MPQ-90 Bee Eye Active electronically scanned array radarFlag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China 23 [37] Integrated with Avenger and Antelope batteries from 2010. [38] Six on order as of 2019. Use in Surface-to-Air TC-2 Six order in 2019.[ citation needed ]

Anti-tank weapons

A 4-round XM65 Missile Launcher on outboard hardpoint of a ROCA AH-1W 20110813 One 4-round XM65 Missile Launcher on Outboard Hardpoint of ROCA AH-1W 20110813.jpg
A 4-round XM65 Missile Launcher on outboard hardpoint of a ROCA AH-1W 20110813
Kestrel anti-armor rocket Hong Zhun Fan Zhuang Jia Huo Jian  - 06.02 Zong Tong Duan Jie Wei Mian [Hai Jun Lu Zhan Dui Lu Zhan 66Lu ]  - 52116324694.jpg
Kestrel anti-armor rocket
PlatformTypeOriginIn serviceNotes
Hellfire AGM-114L Anti-tank guided missile Flag of the United States.svg  United States 1,000Carried by AH-64E since 2012-2014. [39]
Hellfire AGM-114K3 Anti-tank guided missile Flag of the United States.svg  United States 240Carried by AH-1W and OH-58D since 1999.[ citation needed ]
Hellfire AGM-114C Anti-tank guided missile Flag of the United States.svg  United States 684Carried by AH-1W and OH-58D. [40]
BGM-71 TOW-2A/B Anti-tank guided missile Flag of the United States.svg  United States 3,100+ [41] 163+ launchers, used by Republic of China Army and Republic of China Marine Corps on Humvee, M-113, CM-25, and on AH-1W and OH-58D helicopters. [42] 769 BGM-71F TOW-2B ARF ordered in 2018. [40] 1700 BGM-71F TOW-2B ARF ordered in 2019. [43]
FGM-148 Javelin Anti-tank guided missile Flag of the United States.svg  United States 76040 launchers, 360 missiles ordered in 2002. [44] 20 launchers, 182 missiles ordered in 2008. [45] 60 launchers, 208 missiles ordered in 2017. [39]

42 launchers, 400 missiles ordered in 2019 [46]

APILAS Anti-tank missile Flag of France.svg  France 1,000+Over 1,000 delivered by 1998, deployed mostly in outlying islands.[ citation needed ]
M136 (AT4) Shoulder launched recoilless gun Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
 ??License-produced in the United States.[ citation needed ]
M72 LAW Rocket-propelled grenade Flag of the United States.svg  United States  ??Produced locally as the Type 66.[ citation needed ]
M40A2 RR Recoilless rifle Flag of the United States.svg  United States Approximately 159.[ citation needed ]
Kestrel Rocket-propelled grenade Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Republic of China -10,962 on order. [47]

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