The New Taipei City Weapons Park is located next to the New Taipei City Military Chung Ling Temple (formerly known as the New Taipei City Military Cemetery). It accompanies the brothers of the National Army who have bravely defended the country. The park displays about 10 kinds of naval and land personnel who have participated in protecting Taiwan's security. , empty weapons, well worth a look!
The rich man drove there by himself. There is a free parking lot at the New Taipei City Weapons Park. When we arrived around 11 a.m. on Saturday, there were not even half a car in the parking lot. Let’s take a look at what weapons are on display.
Friends who want to take public transportation to the New Taipei City Weapons Park can transfer to the Ju 26 bus at "Shulin Railway Station" or "Huilong MRT Station" and get off at the "Highway Xincun" stop (red frame). After getting off, walk for about approx. Weapons Park (green frame) can be reached in 10 minutes.
MK3 40mm single barrel gun
Is it possible to move the retired MK3 40mm single-barreled gun of the Navy transport ship Xinkang Warship (AP-526) here?
Anti-aircraft artillery vehicle vs. tank, good brothers on the battlefield are different from each other.
M-42 twin-barreled 40mm anti-aircraft gun truck
Anti-aircraft artillery vehicles can defend the sky and suppress ground troops. Manufactured by General Motors (GM) in the United States in the 1950s, they were largely used in the Vietnam War. After the Vietnam War, Taiwan received some anti-aircraft artillery vehicles.
M-41A3 tank
The M-41 Walker Bulldog is a light tank developed by the United States in the 1950s. It is mainly used for troop outposts and reconnaissance missions. It is named after Lieutenant General Walton Harris Walker who was killed in a car accident during the Korean War (1950 – 1953). . Participated in the Korean War and Vietnam War, the M-41 is highly maneuverable and can travel at a speed of more than 70 kilometers per hour. Taiwan has received approximately 675 vehicles since 1958, becoming the main tank of the national army at that time. Due to its small size and high maneuverability, M-41 has been deployed in large numbers in outer island areas in the past to overcome terrain restrictions or to cooperate with the Marine Corps. It can also be transported by landing craft.
M1 40mm anti-aircraft gun
75 mountain cannon
The lightweight howitzer designed and manufactured by the United States is lightweight and cute. It seems to be suitable for rugged mountain roads and is very suitable for Taiwan's terrain.
CR-201 interference rocket launcher
A rocket launcher developed by Taiwan’s Academia Sinica! The main function is to launch jamming bombs and cooperate with the electronic warfare and launch control system operations on the warship to interfere with incoming missiles and lure the enemy. The rich man also saw similar equipment when he visited the Navy's Tunmu Fleet in Keelung Port.
warship sea anchor
The Lushan warship and the Zhongzhao warship were decommissioned in 1995 and 2010 respectively. Friends, guess what kinds of sea anchors there are? Most warship anchors weigh between 3,000 and 4,000 pounds, which is lighter than rich people imagine (laughs).
MK30 5-inch gun
The MK30 5-inch gun was decommissioned from the Guiyang warship. The MK30 5-inch gun is usually used as the main gun of destroyers or anti-aircraft guns of large warships. It's really a big cannon, and it's much taller than a person standing next to it.
TF-104G fighter
A two-seat trainer TF-104G fighter jet. It is a pity that the wings of the exhibition fighter were shortened, and the fighter was not completely preserved, so it was unable to show its battlefield glory in the past.
F-5E fighter
An F-5E fighter jet in premium camouflage paint.
An F-5E fighter jet in air superiority camouflage paint.
M-24 Joffre light tank
The lightweight M-24 Chaffee is a weapon designed and manufactured by the Cadillac Motor Company after World War II with the purpose of replacing the old M-3 and M-5 light tanks. The name comes from the memory of Adna Romanza Chaffee Jr., the father of the American armored force.
Victory Hercules anti-aircraft missile
The Nike-Hercules anti-aircraft missile (MIM-14) joined the National Army in 1959 and was decommissioned in 1997, protecting the security of the Taiwan Strait for nearly 40 years.
At the end of World War II, jets began to appear. The speed of jets made traditional anti-aircraft guns useless, so the United States began to develop anti-aircraft missiles. The Victory Missile is the United States' early long-range anti-aircraft missile. It was developed since 1945 and was successfully developed in 1951. The national army uses an improved version called the Victory Hercules anti-aircraft missile.
rich man experience
The New Taipei City Weapons Park preserves various weapons that defended Taiwan in the past. It is really worth a visit. If you have children who are military fans at home, don’t miss it. The rich man arrived at the Weapons Park on Saturday morning, but he did not expect that there were quite few tourists. .
Visit Information
Business hours: 8:30 – 17:00 every Tuesday to Sunday, closed every Monday.
Address: No. 25, Zhongyi Street, Shulin District, New Taipei City
further reading
Free admission to tanks/fighters/battleships at the Korean War Memorial in Seoul
The Korean War Memorial in Seoul is a museum dedicated to recording and commemorating the Korean War. The memorial displays a rich collection of historical artifacts and photos, as well as introduces the strategies during the Korean War, major battles and the impact of the war on South Korea. It is a very An educational and shocking place, highly recommended by Rich Man!
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