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).