Army comparison: Australia vs China
China's army fields 26,250 active vehicles — 9.8x Australia's 2,676. The breakdown includes 46 vs 4,770 tanks, 0 vs 8,050 infantry fighting vehicles, 1,194 vs 4,350 armored personnel carriers, 0 vs 4,510 self-propelled artillery, 48 vs 900 towed artillery, 8 vs 2,670 rocket launchers (Australia vs China).
Australian Army 🇦🇺
| Total vehicles | 2676 as of 2026 |
| On order | 386 |
Chinese Army 🇨🇳
| Total vehicles | 26250 as of 2026 |
Australian vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 46 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 0 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 1194 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 1380 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 0 | |
| Towed Artillery | 48 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 8 | |
Chinese vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 4770 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 8050 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 4350 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 1000 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 4510 | |
| Towed Artillery | 900 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 2670 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Australia or China?
China has a larger ground force with 26,250 vehicles compared to Australia's 2,676 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Australia or China?
China operates more main battle tanks with 4,770 compared to Australia's 46.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Australia or China?
China has 8,050 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Australia's 0.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Australia or China?
China operates 4,350 APCs compared to Australia's 1,194.
Which country has more artillery systems, Australia or China?
China fields 8,080 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Australia's 56.
How do the Australia and China armies compare in size?
China's army is 9.8 times larger than Australia's in terms of total vehicles (26,250 vs 2,676).