Army comparison: China vs India
Chinese Army 🇨🇳
| Total vehicles | 26250 as of 2026 |
Indian Army 🇮🇳
| Total vehicles | 15413 as of 2026 |
| On order | 854 |
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 | |
Indian vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 3854 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 2415 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 4326 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 0 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 100 | |
| Towed Artillery | 4400 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 318 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, China or India?
China has a larger ground force with 26,250 vehicles compared to India's 15,413 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, China or India?
China operates more main battle tanks with 4,770 compared to India's 3,854.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, China or India?
China has 8,050 infantry fighting vehicles compared to India's 2,415.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, China or India?
China operates 4,350 APCs compared to India's 4,326.
Which country has more artillery systems, China or India?
China fields 8,080 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to India's 4,818.
How do the China and India armies compare in size?
China's army is 1.7 times larger than India's in terms of total vehicles (26,250 vs 15,413).