542nd Armored Brigade (Republic of China)

542nd Armored Brigade
(1998–present)

42nd Independent Armored Brigade
(1976–1998)

2nd Independent Armored Brigade
(1970–1976)

2nd Armored Division
(1954–1970)
542nd Armored Brigade; (1998–present) 42nd Independent Armored Brigade; (1976–1998) 2nd Independent Armored Brigade; (1970–1976) 2nd Armored Division ; (1954–1970)
陸軍裝甲第五四二旅
	Insignia of the brigade
Active	1970–present
Country	Republic of China
Branch	Republic of China Army
Type	Armored forces
Size	Brigade
Nickname(s)	"Rapid Thunder"
Commanders
Current; commander	Major General Liu Wei-hsin

The 542nd Armored Brigade (Chinese: 陸軍裝甲第五四二旅) is an armored unit of the Republic of China Army.