Friday, October 28, 2011

Largest Armies of Modern World

1. China – 2,285,000

Flag of the People's Republic of China People's_Liberation Army Flag

China has the largest army but it is said that they are purely trained and equipped, they have 8,500 tanks, 4,092 fighter jets and still some are under development, 61 submarines and a total of 562 Navy ships. They have the squadron of Su27 fighter planes. Their manpower and the financial situation is is letting them in making the country with the largest army size.



2. United States – 1,477,896



Flag of the United States of America US Army Flag

USA has one of the strongest armies of the modern world, they have 9,573 tanks, 18,234 air crafts, 6,417 Helicopters , 75 submarines and a total of 2,384 Navy ships. They have 11 air craft carriers and 30 frigates. Though they played a vital and conclusive role in World War I and World War II but also faced a defeat in Vietnam war.


3. India – 1,325,000



Indian FlagIndian Army Flag

India also has a large army. They have 5000 tanks, 2,462 air crafts, 848 Helicopters , 15 submarines and a total of 175 Navy ships. They have 1 air craft carrier and 12 frigates.

4. Russia – 1,200,000

Russian FlagRusian Army Flag

After the collapse of Soviet Union, Russia is still one of the largest armies of the world. They have 22,950 tanks, 2,749 air crafts, 588 Helicopters , 48 submarines and a total of 233 Navy ships. They have 1 air craft carrier and 5 frigates.
5. South Korea – 653,000



South Korian FlagSouth Korian Army Flag

"The good Korea" has a large army. They have 2,429 tanks, 1,568 air crafts, 787 Helicopters , 14 submarines and a total of 170 Navy ships. They have 9 frigates.

6. Pakistan – 617,000


Pakistan FlagPakistan Army Flag

Pakistan also has a strong army. They have 2,640 tanks, 1,414 air crafts, 535 Helicopters , 5 submarines and a total of 11 Navy ships. They have 11 frigates.