Military Strength: China vs United States
| 🪖 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 | 1,395,000 ◉ |
| – Reserve troops | 806,700 ◉ |
| 🛩️ Military aircraft | 13,043 ◉ |
| – incl. combat aircraft | 3,308 ◉ |
| – incl. bombers | 135 ◉ |
| – incl. helicopters | 5,496 ◉ |
| ⚓️ Military ships | 241 ◉ |
| – incl. aircraft carriers | 20 ◉ |
| – incl. submarines | 69 ◉ |
| 🚛 Main battle tanks | 4,640 ◉ |
| 💥 Nuclear warheads | 5277 ◉ |
| – incl. deployed | 1770 ◉ |
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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 | 334.9 million ◉ |
| GDP | $27.7 trillion ◉ |
| GDP per capita | $82,769 ◉ |
| Military Budget | $997.3 billion ◉ |
| Share of GDP in Milex | 3.4% ◉ |
| Share of Govt Expenditures | 9.1% ◉ |
| Military spends per capita | $2895 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who has more military personnel, China or United States?
China has approximately 2,535,000 active military personnel compared to United States's 1,395,000, giving China a 1.8:1 numerical advantage.
Which country has more combat aircraft, China or United States?
United States operates 3,308 combat aircraft compared to China's 1,705. This includes fighters, strike aircraft, and multirole combat jets.
Who has the larger navy, China or United States?
China has a larger navy with 1010 vessels compared to United States's 241 ships. China operates 61 submarines while United States has 69.
Which country spends more on defense, China or United States?
United States has a larger defense budget at $997.3 billion (3:1 more) compared to China's $313.7 billion annually.
Do China and United States have nuclear weapons?
Yes, both China and United States possess nuclear weapons. China has approximately 600 nuclear warheads while United States has 5,277.
How do the tank forces of China and United States compare?
China operates 6,800 main battle tanks compared to United States's 4,640. Tank numbers reflect both active inventory and reserves.