Army comparison: China vs Japan
Chinese Army 🇨🇳
| Total vehicles | 26250 as of 2026 |
Japanese Army 🇯🇵
| Total vehicles | 4516 as of 2026 |
| On order | 148 |
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 | |
Japanese vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 479 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 181 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 2829 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 255 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 193 | |
| Towed Artillery | 480 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 99 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, China or Japan?
China has a larger ground force with 26,250 vehicles compared to Japan's 4,516 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, China or Japan?
China operates more main battle tanks with 4,770 compared to Japan's 479.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, China or Japan?
China has 8,050 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Japan's 181.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, China or Japan?
China operates 4,350 APCs compared to Japan's 2,829.
Which country has more artillery systems, China or Japan?
China fields 8,080 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Japan's 772.
How do the China and Japan armies compare in size?
China's army is 5.8 times larger than Japan's in terms of total vehicles (26,250 vs 4,516).