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Army comparison: Flag of China China vs Flag of United States United States

Force Profile
China United States
Total vehicles 26,250 (2026) 171,065 (2026)
In storage — 12,800
On order — +12,602
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
🇺🇸 United Statesas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 2,666
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 7,724
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 6,863
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 148,882
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 1,521
  • Towed Artillery 1,878
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 1,531
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more armored vehicles, China or United States?
United States has a larger ground force with 171,065 vehicles compared to China's 26,250 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, China or United States?
China operates more main battle tanks with 4,770 compared to United States's 2,666.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, China or United States?
China has 8,050 infantry fighting vehicles compared to United States's 7,724.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, China or United States?
United States operates 6,863 APCs compared to China's 4,350.
Which country has more artillery systems, China or United States?
China fields 8,080 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to United States's 4,930.
How do the China and United States armies compare in size?
United States's army is 6.5 times larger than China's in terms of total vehicles (171,065 vs 26,250).