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Army comparison: Flag of China China vs Flag of Taiwan Taiwan

Force Profile
China Taiwan
Total vehicles 26,250 (2026) 5,502 (2026)
On order — +188
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison

Vehicles by Category

🇨🇳 Chinaas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 4,770
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 8,050
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 4,350
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 1,000
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 4,510
  • Towed Artillery 900
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 2,670
🇹🇼 Taiwanas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 990
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 683
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 2,040
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 50
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 295
  • Towed Artillery 1,390
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 54
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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).