Army comparison: China vs Russia

Chinese Army 🇨🇳

Total vehicles 26250 as of 2026

Russian Army 🇷🇺

Total vehicles 16935 as of 2026
In storage 8360
On order 50

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

Russian vehicles by category

Vehicle category Total
Main Battle Tank 3460
Infantry Fighting Vehicle 1950
Armored Personnel Carrier 4869
Light Armoured Vehicle 3045
Tank Destroyer 0
Self-Propelled Artillery 1742
Towed Artillery 670
Multiple Launch Rocket System 1199

Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more armored vehicles, China or Russia?
China has a larger ground force with 26,250 vehicles compared to Russia's 16,935 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, China or Russia?
China operates more main battle tanks with 4,770 compared to Russia's 3,460.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, China or Russia?
China has 8,050 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Russia's 1,950.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, China or Russia?
Russia operates 4,869 APCs compared to China's 4,350.
Which country has more artillery systems, China or Russia?
China fields 8,080 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Russia's 3,611.
How do the China and Russia armies compare in size?
China's army is 1.6 times larger than Russia's in terms of total vehicles (26,250 vs 16,935).