Army comparison: China vs Indonesia
China's army fields 26,250 active vehicles — 16:1 Indonesia's 1,663. The breakdown includes 4,770 vs 103 tanks, 8,050 vs 76 infantry fighting vehicles, 4,350 vs 710 armored personnel carriers, 4,510 vs 91 self-propelled artillery, 900 vs 234 towed artillery, 2,670 vs 63 rocket launchers (China vs Indonesia).
Chinese Army 🇨🇳
| Total vehicles | 26250 as of 2026 |
Indonesian Army 🇮🇩
| Total vehicles | 1663 as of 2026 |
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 | |
Indonesian vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 103 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 76 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 710 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 386 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 91 | |
| Towed Artillery | 234 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 63 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, China or Indonesia?
China has a larger ground force with 26,250 vehicles compared to Indonesia's 1,663 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, China or Indonesia?
China operates more main battle tanks with 4,770 compared to Indonesia's 103.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, China or Indonesia?
China has 8,050 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Indonesia's 76.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, China or Indonesia?
China operates 4,350 APCs compared to Indonesia's 710.
Which country has more artillery systems, China or Indonesia?
China fields 8,080 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Indonesia's 388.
How do the China and Indonesia armies compare in size?
China's army is 15.8 times larger than Indonesia's in terms of total vehicles (26,250 vs 1,663).