Army comparison: China vs Germany
China's army fields 26,250 active vehicles — 6.3x Germany's 4,167. The breakdown includes 4,770 vs 296 tanks, 8,050 vs 699 infantry fighting vehicles, 4,350 vs 1,466 armored personnel carriers, 4,510 vs 134 self-propelled artillery, 900 vs 0 towed artillery, 2,670 vs 33 rocket launchers (China vs Germany).
Chinese Army 🇨🇳
| Total vehicles | 26250 as of 2026 |
German Army 🇩🇪
| Total vehicles | 4167 as of 2026 |
| On order | 573 |
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 | |
German vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 296 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 699 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 1466 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 1539 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 134 | |
| Towed Artillery | 0 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 33 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, China or Germany?
China has a larger ground force with 26,250 vehicles compared to Germany's 4,167 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, China or Germany?
China operates more main battle tanks with 4,770 compared to Germany's 296.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, China or Germany?
China has 8,050 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Germany's 699.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, China or Germany?
China operates 4,350 APCs compared to Germany's 1,466.
Which country has more artillery systems, China or Germany?
China fields 8,080 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Germany's 167.
How do the China and Germany armies compare in size?
China's army is 6.3 times larger than Germany's in terms of total vehicles (26,250 vs 4,167).