Republic of China Naval Aviation Command
The Republic of China Naval Aviation Command is the naval aviation branch of the Republic of China Navy. The ROCNAC's primary mission is to defend ROC territories and the sea lanes that surround Taiwan against an attack by the People's Republic of China.
Organization
- Aviation Command
Equipment and procurement
Aircraft
Aircraft | Origin | Type | Versions | In service | Notes |
Grumman S-2 Tracker | Maritime patrol aircraft | S-2T Turbo Tracker | 27, half operational | 32 were to be upgraded to S-2T standard, but only 27 have been converted so far | |
Lockheed P-3 Orion | Maritime patrol aircraft | P-3C Orion | 12 | 12 ordered, plus 3 spare airframes | |
Sikorsky S-70 Seahawk | Naval utility/anti-submarine helicopter | S-70C-1/2 Thunderhawk | 19 | Initial order of 10, followed by an additional order of 11 | |
Hughes 500MD/ASW Defender | Anti-submarine helicopter | — | 9 | 13 ordered |