Military Strength: China vs United Kingdom
| 🪖 Military personnel | 2,535,000 ◉ |
| – Reserve troops | 510,000 ◉ |
| 🛩️ Military aircraft | 3,440 ◉ |
| – incl. combat aircraft | 1,986 ◉ |
| – incl. bombers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. helicopters | 1,019 ◉ |
| ⚓️ Military ships | 1010 ◉ |
| – incl. aircraft carriers | 2 ◉ |
| – incl. submarines | 61 ◉ |
| 🚛 Main battle tanks | 6,800 ◉ |
| 💥 Nuclear warheads | 600 ◉ |
| – incl. deployed | 0 ◉ |
| 🪖 Military personnel | 153,000 ◉ |
| – Reserve troops | 70,650 ◉ |
| 🛩️ Military aircraft | 631 ◉ |
| – incl. combat aircraft | 144 ◉ |
| – incl. bombers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. helicopters | 266 ◉ |
| ⚓️ Military ships | 63 ◉ |
| – incl. aircraft carriers | 2 ◉ |
| – incl. submarines | 9 ◉ |
| 🚛 Main battle tanks | 227 ◉ |
| 💥 Nuclear warheads | 225 ◉ |
| – incl. deployed | 120 ◉ |
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| Population | 1.4 billion ◉ |
| GDP | $17.8 trillion ◉ |
| GDP per capita | $12,614 ◉ |
| Military Budget | $313.7 billion ◉ |
| Share of GDP in Milex | 1.7% ◉ |
| Share of Govt Expenditures | 5.1% ◉ |
| Military spends per capita | $221 ◉ |
| Population | 68.4 million ◉ |
| GDP | $3.4 trillion ◉ |
| GDP per capita | $49,464 ◉ |
| Military Budget | $81.8 billion ◉ |
| Share of GDP in Milex | 2.3% ◉ |
| Share of Govt Expenditures | 5.3% ◉ |
| Military spends per capita | $1186 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who has more military personnel, China or United Kingdom?
China has approximately 2,535,000 active military personnel compared to United Kingdom's 153,000, giving China a 17:1 numerical advantage.
Which country has more combat aircraft, China or United Kingdom?
China operates 1,986 combat aircraft compared to United Kingdom's 144. This includes fighters, strike aircraft, and multirole combat jets.
Who has the larger navy, China or United Kingdom?
China has a larger navy with 1010 vessels compared to United Kingdom's 63 ships. China operates 61 submarines while United Kingdom has 9.
Which country spends more on defense, China or United Kingdom?
China has a larger defense budget at $313.7 billion (4:1 more) compared to United Kingdom's $81.8 billion annually.
Do China and United Kingdom have nuclear weapons?
Yes, both China and United Kingdom possess nuclear weapons. China has approximately 600 nuclear warheads while United Kingdom has 225.
How do the tank forces of China and United Kingdom compare?
China operates 6,800 main battle tanks compared to United Kingdom's 227. Tank numbers reflect both active inventory and reserves.