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China operates 26,250 active military vehicles vs 13,232 for South Korea. Additionally, China has 0 and South Korea has 3,400 vehicles in storage.

Force Profile
China South Korea
Total vehicles 26,250 (2026) 13,232 (2026)
In storage — 3,400
On order — +720
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison

Vehicles by Category

🇨🇳 Chinaas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 4,770
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 8,050
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 4,350
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 1,000
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 4,510
  • Towed Artillery 900
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 2,670
🇰🇷 South Koreaas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 1,814
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 536
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 3,127
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 2,010
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 2,480
  • Towed Artillery 2,800
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 465
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more armored vehicles, China or South Korea?
China has a larger ground force with 26,250 vehicles compared to South Korea's 13,232 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, China or South Korea?
China operates more main battle tanks with 4,770 compared to South Korea's 1,814.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, China or South Korea?
China has 8,050 infantry fighting vehicles compared to South Korea's 536.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, China or South Korea?
China operates 4,350 APCs compared to South Korea's 3,127.
Which country has more artillery systems, China or South Korea?
China fields 8,080 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to South Korea's 5,745.
How do the China and South Korea armies compare in size?
China's army is 2.0 times larger than South Korea's in terms of total vehicles (26,250 vs 13,232).