List of equipment of the Republic of China Army

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

ROCA Special Force Team ASSC 2
ROCA Special Force Team ASSC 2

Small arms

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T-93 sniper rifle with the Taiwanese team competing in the International Sniper Competition at Fort Benning, Georgia in 2010
 
T91 rifles and M14
 
ROCA LWRCI R.E.P.R. 20 on display at the Armor School Museum
 
ROCA Barrett M107A1 Sniper Rifle Display in Armor School Museum
Name Caliber
Type
Photo Origin Notes
Handguns
T75K3 9×19mm
Semi-automatic pistol
    Italy
  Republic of China
Modeled after the Beretta 92. Standard infantry pistol since 2019.[citation needed]
T75K1 9×19mm
Semi-automatic pistol
    Italy
  Republic of China
Modeled after the Beretta 92. Used by military police.[citation needed]
T97 Hsing Hua [zh] 9×19mm
Semi-automatic pistol
    Austria
  Republic of China
Modeled after the Glock 19.
Glock 17 9×19mm
Semi-automatic pistol
    Austria Used by special forces.[citation needed]
Glock 19 9×19mm
Semi-automatic pistol
    Austria Used by special forces.[citation needed]
Glock 26 9×19mm
Semi-automatic pistol
    Austria Used by special forces.[citation needed]
Steyr M 9×19mm
Semi-automatic pistol
    Austria Used by special forces.[citation needed]
Smith & Wesson M&P 9×19mm
Semi-automatic pistol
    United States [citation needed]
T51K1 .45 ACP
Semi-automatic pistol
    Republic of China Modeled after the M1911A1. Former standard infantry pistol.
Colt M1911A1   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
    Canada Unknown quantity remaining from orders purchased during World War II.[citation needed]
T72 revolver .38
revolver
    United States/  Republic of China Modeled after the Smith & Wesson Model 10. Former standard infantry pistol.[citation needed]
Submachine guns
Type 77 9×19mm
Submachine gun
    Republic of China
Heckler & Koch MP5A5 9×19mm
Submachine gun
    West Germany Used in all branches of the armed forces.[citation needed]
Type 37 9×19mm
Submachine gun
    United States
  Republic of China
Modeled after the M3A1. Stored for reserve forces.[citation needed]
IMI Uzi 9×19mm
Submachine gun
    Israel
Calico M960A 9×19mm
Submachine gun
    United States
FN P90 FN 5.7x28mm
Personal defense weapon
    Belgium
SIG Sauer MPX 9×19mm
Submachine gun
    United States
Shotguns
T85 [zh] 12-gauge
Pump-action shotgun
    Republic of China
Ithaca Model 37 12-gauge
Pump-action shotgun
    United States Received through United States military aid.[citation needed]
Franchi SPAS-12 12-gauge
Pump-action shotgun
    Italy
Benelli M4 Super 90 12-gauge
Semi-automatic shotgun
    Italy
Mossberg 590A1 12-gauge
Semi-automatic shotgun
    United States
Rifles
Type 24 Chiang-Kai-shek 7.92×57mm Mauser
Bolt-action rifle
    Weimar Republic
  Republic of China
Used as a ceremonial rifle. Modeled after the Mauser Standardmodell.[citation needed]
M1 Garand .30-06 Springfield
Semi-automatic rifle
    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
    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
 
 
  Republic of China Developed from the T86. Standard infantry rifle.[citation needed]
Carbine version of the T91 rifle.
T65K2 5.56×45mm
Assault rifle
    United States
  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
  Taiwan
Colt M16A1 / M16A2 5.56×45mm
Assault rifle
    United States Limited use only.[citation needed]
Colt M4A1 carbine 5.56×45mm
Assault rifle, Carbine
    United States
Bushmaster M4 carbine 5.56×45mm
Assault rifle, Carbine
    United States
Type 68 5.56×45mm
Assault rifle
    Austria
  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
    Republic of China
M1 carbine .30 Carbine
Semi-automatic carbine
    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
    United States
Republic of China
License-produced M14. In storage.[citation needed]
Springfield M14 7.62×51mm
Battle rifle
    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
    United States
Mk 14 Mod 0 EBR 7.62×51mm
Designated marksman rifle
    United States
Remington M24 SWS 7.62×51mm
Sniper rifle
    United States
XT98 [zh] 7.62×51mm
Sniper rifle
  Belgium Sniper conversions of the Type 57 rifle. Unknown quantity.[citation needed]
T93 sniper rifle 7.62×51mm
Sniper rifle
    United States
  Republic of China
Is closely related to the M24 SWS.[citation needed]
T108 sniper rifle [zh] 7.62×51mm
Sniper rifle
    Republic of China
SIG Sauer SSG 2000 7.62×51mm
Sniper rifle
  West Germany /
  Germany
   Switzerland
Heckler & Koch PSG1 7.62×51mm
Sniper rifle
    West Germany
DSR-Precision DSR-1 .308 Winchester
Sniper rifle
    Germany
Barrett M82A1 12.7×99mm
Anti-Material rifle
    United States Used with Army Special Forces.[citation needed]
T112 heavy sniper rifle [zh] 12.7×99mm
Anti-Material rifle
    Republic of China Used with Army Special Forces.[citation needed]
Machine guns
M249 light machine gun 5.56×45mm
Squad automatic weapon
    United States
  Belgium
Used by the Army.
T75 light machine gun 5.56×45mm
Squad automatic weapon
     Belgium
  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
    Belgium
  United States
  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
    United States
Type 90 machine gun 12.7×99mm
Heavy machine gun
    Republic of China Modeled after the M2HB Browning.[citation needed]
M2HB Browning   United States Received through United States military aid.[citation needed]
Type 41 30-06 Springfield
Light machine gun
    Czechoslovakia
  United Kingdom
  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
    United States
  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
  South Africa/
  South Africa
Springfield M79 40 mm grenade
Grenade launcher
    United States Received through United States military aid.[citation needed]
Saco Mk-19 Mod 3 40 mm grenade
Automatic grenade launcher
    United States Received through United States military aid.[citation needed]
T91 grenade launcher 40 mm grenade
Automatic grenade launcher
    United States
  Republic of China
Modeled after the Mk 19. Former standard infantry pistol.[citation needed]

Watercraft

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Platform Origin Manufacturer Type Notes
K85   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

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Vehicle Type Image Origin In service Notes
Main battle tank
M1A2T Abrams Main battle tank     United States 14[5] 108 M1A2Ts was later finalized.[6]
M60A3 TTS Main battle tank     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     United States
  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     United States
  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     United States
  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
    Republic of China
  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     United States
  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     United States 650[7] M113A1/A2
CM-24/A1 Ammunition carrier     Republic of China 173 Can carry either 90 rounds of 155 mm or 42 rounds 203 mm.[citation needed]
CM-27/A1 Armored recovery vehicle     Republic of China N/A[7] Used to tow artillery, can carry personnel and ammunition.[citation needed]
M88 Armored recovery vehicle   United States 51[14] 37 M88A1 variants. An additional 14 M88A2 ordered in 2019.[15]
M9 Combat engineering vehicle     United States 19[14][16]
LVT H6 Amphibious armored personnel carrier     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     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     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     United States
  Republic of China
4,788 Produced under license by Sanyang Motor Co., Ltd. Based on Navistar 7000 series.[citation needed]
Light armored vehicles
Humvee Light utility vehicle     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     United States
  Republic of China
3,598 Multiple 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     Republic of China 56[20] In use with ROC Army Aviation and Special Forces.[21]
Amphibious bridging vehicles
M3 Amphibious Rig Amphibious bridging vehicle     Germany 22[16] In use with Northern Army Group, 53 Engineering Battalion.[citation needed]
M48A5Armoured vehicle-launched bridge Armoured vehicle-launched bridge     United States 12[11] In use in 52,53 and 54 Engineering Battalion.[citation needed]

Artillery

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Weapon Caliber
Type
Image Origin In service Notes
Towed artillery (1,360+)
M115 203mm towed howitzer   United States 70[16] 90 were originally bought from the United States.[14]
M59 "Long Tom" 155mm towed howitzer   United States 90[16] 390 ordered in 1954, 90 remain in service.[citation needed]
M114(T-65) 155mm towed howitzer   United States 250[7]
M101(T-64) 105mm towed howitzer     United States 650[7]
T63-105mm [zh] 105mm towed howitzer   United States
  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     United States 100[7]
M109 155 mm self-propelled howitzer     United States 225[7] M109A2/A5
M44 155mm self-propelled howitzer     United States 48[7] M44T
T-69 155mm self-propelled howtizer   Republic of China 45[7]
M110 203mm self-propelled howitzer     United States 70[7]
Multiple rocket launcher (223)
M142 HIMARS wheeled MRLS     United States 11 On 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.[1]
RT/LT-2000 117mm, 180mm, or 227mm wheeled multiple rocket launcher system     Republic of China 43[7]
Kung Feng III/IV 126mm wheeled multiple rocket launcher system     Republic of China 60[7]
Kung Feng VI 117mm wheeled multiple rocket launcher system     Republic of China 120[7] To be replaced by the RT/LT-2000.
Mortars
T-75 [zh][16] 60 mm mortar     Republic of China ?? Modeled after the M224 mortar.[citation needed]
T-75 [zh][16] 81 mm mortar     Republic of China ?? Modeled after the M29 mortar.
M29[16] 81 mm mortar   United States 160+[7]
M30 107 mm mortar   United States ? [16]
T-63 [zh] 120 mm mortar   Republic of China ? [16][27]
CM-23 81 mm mortar carrier   Republic of China
M125 81 mm mortar carrier   United States 72[16]
M106A2 107mm mortar carrier   United States 90[16][14]
CM-22 107mm/120mm mortar carrier   Republic of China

Helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicle

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Aircraft Variant Type Image Origin In service[28][29]
Helicopters (168)
AH-64 Apache Guardian AH-64E Attack helicopter     United States 29[7]
AH-1 SuperCobra AH-1W Attack helicopter     United States 67[7]
OH-58 Kiowa OH-58D Light observation helicopter     United States 37[7]
CH-47 Chinook CH-47SD Heavy transport helicopter     United States 8[7]
UH-60 Black Hawk UH-60M Utility helicopter     United States 30[7]
Bell 206 TH-67A Creek Training helicopter   United States 30
Unmanned aerial vehicles
NCSIST Albatross Medium recon unmanned aerial vehicle     Republic of China 32
NCSIST Cardinal II Small recon unmanned aerial vehicle     Republic of China 30
NCSIST Capricorn [zh] Unmanned aerial vehicle     Republic of China ~300[30]

Anti-aircraft weapons

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M730A1 (MIM-72)
 
Sky Sword II (TC-2) Carried by wheeled trucks
 
A visitor operates an FIM-92 Stinger Twin Launchers with a soldier
Platform Type Origin In service Notes
AIM-9 Sidewinder Air-to-air missile   United States 300 AIM-9S. Carried by AH-1W.[31]
AIM-92 Stinger Air-to-air missile   United States 173 Block I, ordered for AH-64E Longbow attack helicopters.[32]
Surface-to-air TC-2 Medium-range surface-to-air missile   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   United States 40 In service with Southern Army Group only. To be replaced by Surface-to-Air TC-2.[citation needed]
Antelope Short-range surface-to-air missile   Republic of China ?? Mounts four TC-1L interceptors.[citation needed]
M-1097 Avenger (AN/TWQ-1) Self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon   United States 74 In 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   United States 116 55 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   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 radar   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

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A 4-round XM65 Missile Launcher on outboard hardpoint of a ROCA AH-1W 20110813
 
Kestrel anti-armor rocket
Platform Type Origin In service Notes
Hellfire AGM-114L Anti-tank guided missile   United States 1,000 Carried by AH-64E since 2012-2014.[39]
Hellfire AGM-114K3 Anti-tank guided missile   United States 240 Carried by AH-1W and OH-58D since 1999.[citation needed]
Hellfire AGM-114C Anti-tank guided missile   United States 684 Carried by AH-1W and OH-58D.[40]
BGM-71 TOW-2A/B Anti-tank guided missile   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   United States 760 40 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   France 1,000+ Over 1,000 delivered by 1998, deployed mostly in outlying islands.[citation needed]
M136 (AT4) Shoulder launched recoilless gun   United States
  Sweden
?? License-produced in the United States.[citation needed]
M72 LAW Rocket-propelled grenade   United States ?? Produced locally as the Type 66.[citation needed]
M40A2 RR Recoilless rifle   United States Approximately 159.[citation needed]
Kestrel Rocket-propelled grenade   Republic of China - 10,962 on order.[47]

See also

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