Army comparison: China vs Taiwan
Chinese Army 🇨🇳
| Total vehicles | 26250 as of 2026 |
Taiwanese Army 🇹🇼
| Total vehicles | 5502 as of 2026 |
| On order | 188 |
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 | |
Taiwanese vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 990 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 683 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 2040 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 50 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 295 | |
| Towed Artillery | 1390 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 54 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, China or Taiwan?
China has a larger ground force with 26,250 vehicles compared to Taiwan's 5,502 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, China or Taiwan?
China operates more main battle tanks with 4,770 compared to Taiwan's 990.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, China or Taiwan?
China has 8,050 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Taiwan's 683.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, China or Taiwan?
China operates 4,350 APCs compared to Taiwan's 2,040.
Which country has more artillery systems, China or Taiwan?
China fields 8,080 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Taiwan's 1,739.
How do the China and Taiwan armies compare in size?
China's army is 4.8 times larger than Taiwan's in terms of total vehicles (26,250 vs 5,502).