Army comparison: China vs Israel
China's army fields 26,250 active vehicles — 17:1 Israel's 1,570. Additionally, China has 0 and Israel has 5,918 vehicles in storage. The breakdown includes 4,770 vs 400 tanks, 8,050 vs 0 infantry fighting vehicles, 4,350 vs 890 armored personnel carriers, 4,510 vs 250 self-propelled artillery, 900 vs 0 towed artillery, 2,670 vs 30 rocket launchers (China vs Israel).
Chinese Army 🇨🇳
| Total vehicles | 26250 as of 2026 |
Israeli Army 🇮🇱
| Total vehicles | 1570 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 5918 |
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 | |
Israeli vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 400 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 0 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 890 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 0 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 250 | |
| Towed Artillery | 0 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 30 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, China or Israel?
China has a larger ground force with 26,250 vehicles compared to Israel's 1,570 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, China or Israel?
China operates more main battle tanks with 4,770 compared to Israel's 400.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, China or Israel?
China has 8,050 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Israel's 0.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, China or Israel?
China operates 4,350 APCs compared to Israel's 890.
Which country has more artillery systems, China or Israel?
China fields 8,080 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Israel's 280.
How do the China and Israel armies compare in size?
China's army is 16.7 times larger than Israel's in terms of total vehicles (26,250 vs 1,570).