Where does the Indian Army stand in comparison to the Chinese Army

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Back in 1962 India lost war to China over the same issue , the non demarcated boundary has then since been a matter of conflict. The Chinese army has since been intervening regularly but this has now gone far beyond the limit.
Now that China signals for a possible war, let us analyze what does this have to mean and what do the number and stats say about comparison between the military strengths of the two countries.
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.

Countries that Operate Aircraft Carriers Blue (Currently Operating) Light Blue (Once Operated)

Land Military Power – India vs China

Comparison (2013)

INDIA 

CHINA 

Tanks3,5557,950Armored Fighting Vehicles2,29318,700Self-Propelled Gun3302,500Towed Artillery Pieces6,58525,000Rocket Projectors2922,600Portable AT Weapons51,80031,250Logistical Vehicles70,00075,850

Air Force – India vs China

Comparison (2013)

INDIA 

CHINA 

Aircraft1,9625,048Helicopters620901

Navy – India vs China

Comparison (2013)

INDIA 

CHINA 

Frigates1447Destroyers825Corvettes240Submarines1563Coastal Craft31322Mine Warfare852Amphibious Assault16228

Military Expenditure of India and China

Comparison (2013)

INDIA 

CHINA 

Defense Budget Allotment$46.2 Billion Rs. 2.513 Lakh Crore$129.2 BillionExternal Debt$287 Billion Rs. 15.6 Lakh Crore$656 BillionReserves of Foreign Exchange and Gold$297 Billion$3236 BillionPurchasing Power Parity$4515 Billion$11440 Billion
India falls far behind China in every comparison criterion, it is no rocket science to predict the consequences of a war between the two nuclear powers. The 1962 event may repeat itself with India losing again, but does that have to mean that India should stay quiet and overlook the activities of China .

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