Indian Air Force Compared To China

Where does the Indian Army stand in comparison to the Chinese Army (in terms of weaponry/tactics?)

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Let’s start off with a few lesser known facts :

India is the world’s largest importer of military goods.

India has joined the Nuclear Power’s elite club which previously included USA, China, France and Russia with the development of ICBM (Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile) AGNI-V.

India is one of the few countries operating an Aircraft carrier.

Facts Chart



China 16 lakh + Reserve forces 8 lakh + PAP 660000 = 3060000 total

India 1325000 + Reserve forces 18 lakh + territorial army = 37 lakh plus total.

China Tanks 7500, Artillery guns 20000, Helicopters 400, armoured vehicles 7500 +

India Tanks 5000, Artillery guns 19800, Helicopters 500

Surface to Air Missiles

China 210000 - India 190000

China has over 2000 fighter and bomber aircrafts belonging to categories such as Jian, Jianhong, Chengdu, Hong 6, Qiang 5, FC-17, Sukhoi 27 and Sukhoi 30 MKK.

India has about 700-800 fighter and bomber aircrafts about 300 belong to the Mig 21 category and 100 to the Mig 27 category. The remaining comprise Mig 29 Air superiority fighters, Mirage 2000 H

China - Destroyer Ships 26, Frigates 49, Large and medium landing ships 27 and 31 respectively, fast attack vessels 200 +, nuclear submarines 10, conventional submarines 60, upto 500 aircrafts including various types of helicopters.

India - Destroyer ships 8, Frigates 13, Landing ships Large and medium 22 in all, fast attack vessels 52, nuclear submarines 0, conventional submarines 16. Number of aircrafts not specified.