Army comparison: China vs Vietnam
China's army fields 26,250 active vehicles — 3.6x Vietnam's 7,394. The breakdown includes 4,770 vs 1,334 tanks, 8,050 vs 300 infantry fighting vehicles, 4,350 vs 1,660 armored personnel carriers, 4,510 vs 180 self-propelled artillery, 900 vs 2,550 towed artillery, 2,670 vs 750 rocket launchers (China vs Vietnam).
Chinese Army 🇨🇳
| Total vehicles | 26250 as of 2026 |
Vietnamese Army 🇻🇳
| Total vehicles | 7394 as of 2026 |
| On order | 20 |
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 | |
Vietnamese vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 1334 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 300 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 1660 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 620 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 180 | |
| Towed Artillery | 2550 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 750 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, China or Vietnam?
China has a larger ground force with 26,250 vehicles compared to Vietnam's 7,394 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, China or Vietnam?
China operates more main battle tanks with 4,770 compared to Vietnam's 1,334.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, China or Vietnam?
China has 8,050 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Vietnam's 300.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, China or Vietnam?
China operates 4,350 APCs compared to Vietnam's 1,660.
Which country has more artillery systems, China or Vietnam?
China fields 8,080 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Vietnam's 3,480.
How do the China and Vietnam armies compare in size?
China's army is 3.6 times larger than Vietnam's in terms of total vehicles (26,250 vs 7,394).