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

Aircraft

AircraftOriginTypeVersionsIn serviceNotes
Grumman S-2 TrackerMaritime patrol aircraftS-2T Turbo Tracker27, half operational32 were to be upgraded to S-2T standard, but only 27 have been converted so far
Lockheed P-3 OrionMaritime patrol aircraftP-3C Orion1212 ordered, plus 3 spare airframes
Sikorsky S-70 SeahawkNaval utility/anti-submarine helicopterS-70C-1/2 Thunderhawk19Initial order of 10, followed by an additional order of 11
Hughes 500MD/ASW DefenderAnti-submarine helicopter913 ordered