Military Strength: China vs Russia
| 🪖 Military personnel | 2,535,000 ◉ |
| – Reserve troops | 510,000 ◉ |
| 🛩️ Military aircraft | 3,144 ◉ |
| – incl. combat aircraft | 1,705 ◉ |
| – 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 | 1,454,000 ◉ |
| – Reserve troops | 1,500,000 ◉ |
| 🛩️ Military aircraft | 4,290 ◉ |
| – incl. combat aircraft | 1,519 ◉ |
| – incl. bombers | 151 ◉ |
| – incl. helicopters | 1,604 ◉ |
| ⚓️ Military ships | 478 ◉ |
| – incl. aircraft carriers | 2 ◉ |
| – incl. submarines | 61 ◉ |
| 🚛 Main battle tanks | 5,750 ◉ |
| 💥 Nuclear warheads | 5449 ◉ |
| – incl. deployed | 1710 ◉ |
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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 | 143.8 million ◉ |
| GDP | $2.0 trillion ◉ |
| GDP per capita | $14,055 ◉ |
| Military Budget | $149.0 billion ◉ |
| Share of GDP in Milex | 7.0% ◉ |
| Share of Govt Expenditures | 18.9% ◉ |
| Military spends per capita | $1026 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who has more military personnel, China or Russia?
China has approximately 2,535,000 active military personnel compared to Russia's 1,454,000, giving China a 1.7:1 numerical advantage.
Which country has more combat aircraft, China or Russia?
China operates 1,705 combat aircraft compared to Russia's 1,519. This includes fighters, strike aircraft, and multirole combat jets.
Who has the larger navy, China or Russia?
China has a larger navy with 1010 vessels compared to Russia's 478 ships. China operates 61 submarines while Russia has 61.
Which country spends more on defense, China or Russia?
China has a larger defense budget at $313.7 billion (2:1 more) compared to Russia's $149.0 billion annually.
Do China and Russia have nuclear weapons?
Yes, both China and Russia possess nuclear weapons. China has approximately 600 nuclear warheads while Russia has 5,449.
How do the tank forces of China and Russia compare?
China operates 6,800 main battle tanks compared to Russia's 5,750. Tank numbers reflect both active inventory and reserves.