Aircraft
Taiwan Receives First F-16V Upgrade
The Republic of China Air Force has started to receive AESA radar-equipped F-16s that have been modernized by AIDC
The first F-16V fo Taiwan is seen on the runway at Chiayi. (photo: courtesy of Formosa Military Image Press)
The first F-16V fo Taiwan is seen on the runway at Chiayi. (photo: courtesy of Formosa Military Image Press)

The Taiwanese Air Force, or the Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF), has taken delivery of its first upgraded Lockheed Martin F-16V Fighting Falcon. The first aircraft, serial 6626, was spotted landing at Chiayi airbase on October 19. The aircraft sports a new coat of paint, but no squadron markings were worn on the tail.