The strongest countries of the world in armament. Army of different countries: the number, the composition of troops and combat readiness
For convenience, we divide these components to the items and on the basis of them do not make the most susceptible, dry analysis of the most powerful armies in comparison with each other:
1. The combat and numerical composition of the army and fleet
2. Number and quality of weapons and military equipment
3. Quality and preparation of command officer personnel composition
All of these components of the combustibility of the army express the potential opportunities to carry out the tasks set in the conditions of real hostilities.
The following question arises: which countries are the army to compare? For example, when such a question is set in the same Internet, on various military and near the military forums and websites, the USA is unconditional on this list, and China has everywhere everywhere, as the constantly warranty army of Israel falls into this list too. The Bundeswees and the UK army is very rare, but, oddly enough in the first place from european countries It acts, the state that has not been fought with anyone for several centuries.
Take three countries for comparison: Russia, USA, China. So, let's begin. I would like to immediately note that the data of exemplary, taken from open sources, the exact data is stored in the commander of the districts in the safes, but also according to these data it is possible to give a general assessment.
1. The combat and numerical composition of the army and fleet
In these indicators, China leads (more than 2,000,000 people), in second place of the United States (about 1,500,000 people), Russia in third place, something about a million people. Also with numerous armies are located North Korea and India.
2. Number and quality of weapons and military equipment
— By the number of tanks In the first place is Russia (plans to reduce the number within the framework of the passing military reform), in the second US, the third place is China.
— On combat aircraft Absolutely leading the United States, Russia in second place, China on the third.
— On combat helicopters US in the first place, Russia on the second, China with a significant lag ranks third.
— By the number of fleet warships Traditionally, the United States leads, China, third Russia occupies second place.
The Global FirePower site for 50 criteria rated the power of the armies of 126 countries. At the same time, the nuclear potential of the countries was not taken into account, but the state of the economy was taken into account. At first, the authors set the US Army (0.1661 points), on the second - Russia (0.1865), on the third - China (0.2315). How much does the rating reflect the realities? And what are the prospects for three strongest armies Peace?
"The Army of Russia is the best in the world"
The authors warn that in the preparation of the rating, the nuclear potential of the countries, the current potential of political and military leadership, the number of weapons was not a decisive factor, and the countries that do not have access to the sea were not punished for the lack of navy, and on the contrary, sea powers - punished. Considered factors such as geographical position and economic situation in the country.
The absolute value of the "Power Index" ("Pwrindx") for the perfect army should be "0.0000", which is really unattainable. The rating forms a system of bonuses and fines. For example, Austria, which has no way out to the sea, does not receive a penalty for an insufficient military fleet, but receives them for the lack of a suitable fleet.
The authors indicate the following factual sources: CIA. Gov, Cia World Factbook, Wikipedia. COM, available data in the media and bloggers. Some values \u200b\u200bhad an assessment in nature when official data was absent, the opening part says.
As a result, the top ten of the most powerful Army, Russia, China, India, Great Britain, France, South Korea, Germany, Japan and Turkey entered. Let's compare the indicators on the first three most powerful armies.
1. By the number of servicemen In the first place, the Chinese army - 2,333 million people, in the second - USA (1.4 million), russian army - on the third (766,055 thousand military personnel). Curry data on the personnel reservation. Here in the first place is Russia - 2,485 million people, in the second China - 2.3 million, and the United States - 1, 1 million people.
Of course, the qualitative composition of military personnel is different. American armed forces are 100 percent equipped with contract soldiers. High level of their logistical equipment.
In Russia, only now began to engage in the modernization of military equipment, China's army still takes quantities. But in the combat spirit, the Russians hardened in the last conflicts exceed the "rivals" soldiers. At the beginning of the year, the attack on the American cruiser Vicksbur imitated Su-34. There was no electronic influence on the vessel, but the Americans could not even use the air defense system, and two dozen sailors filed a resignation.
2. For grounding battle systems, in particular, on tanks, in the first place is the Russian army - 15 398 tanks (the main combat tanks, light tanks and fighters of tanks on a wheel or crawler). In second place - the Army of China (9 150 tanks), on the third - Americans (8848 armored vehicles).
Russia has a huge advantage (at times) on combat armored machines (BTR and BMP), self-propelled guns, towed tools and volley fire systems. We will not bring numbers here, the reader can see them yourself. This advantage is due to the fact that our possible theater of hostilities is near abroad, and no one has completely canceled the estimated tank attack on Berlin.
New Russian tanks will consolidate this superiority. The mass delivery of the Russian army of the newest T-14 tanks "Armat" will begin at the turn of 2017-2018. There are no new developments in the US, the Pentagon is relying on the upgraded versions of their combat vehicles cold War - M-1 Abrams and Bradley.
China has a third-generation tank - VT-4 (MBT-3000). The Chinese argue that by key parameters, it even exceeds "Armat". But this tank is designed exclusively for export deliveries, they are not going to fight the Chinese army. Question - why?
3. Air Force - Ranking takes into account aircraft and helicopters of all kinds of troops. Here the leadership of the US Army, obliges it, of course, their "island" position. The alleged theater of hostilities is in Eurasia, and there must be technique and soldiers.
The United States has 13892 aircraft, of which fighters - 2207 units, attack aircraft- 2797, transport aircraft - 5366, helicopters - 6196.
In second place - the Russian army. All aircraft she has 3429, of which fighters - 769, attack aircraft - 1305, transport aircraft - 1083, helicopters - 1120. China has in service with only 2860 aircraft, of which fighters - 1066, attack aircraft - 1311, transport aircraft - 876, helicopters - 908.
For qualitative indicators, the Russians began to catch up with Americans. This was recently at a meeting with journalists, the Commander of the US Air Force in Europe, General Frank Gorenz, said. Especially the general noted "the ability (Russians) to create an extremely well-protected zones with the help of access limiting systems", for example, in the Crimea and the Kaliningrad region.
Troops are considered an important part of the country and its safety. Every year, large funds are allocated from budgets to maintain and modernize weapons, training and content of soldiers and much more. Countries also adopt special initiatives to strengthen themselves in militarily.
Hypothetically compare army different countries The world and find out which of them is the strongest, impossible. However, not leading to the bloody slaughter, we will try to get an idea of \u200b\u200bthe military relics of countries, taking into account: Arsenal, in disposal; implementation of advanced technologies; Military skills of fighting soldiers; Power and the number of allies; army size; Dedicated budget for the maintenance of troops, etc.
Let's look at the top 10 countries with the strongest armies in the world.
The strongest world armies
10. Japan
Japan - Earth Samurai, who was leading force during World War II. Interestingly, according to a peace treaty, which subscribed after the end of World War II, Japan is prohibited to have an offensive army. In response to growing disputes regarding the expansion of China's military power, Japan began military expansion for the first time in the last 40 years and placing new military bases on their external islands. "The country of the Rising Sun", for the first time in the last 11 years, increased military spending up to $ 49100 million and on this indicator ranks 6th in the world. Japan's army has more than 247,000 active personnel and almost 60,000 people are in reserve. The aircraft squadron consists of 1595 aircraft (the 5th indicator in the world). The fleet consists of about 131 warships. In addition, at the expense of its recent defense initiatives, he maintains a solid military presence in Asia.
9. South Korea
South Korea borders with North Korea, which has an extremely powerful army at its disposal, and, therefore, is a constant threat to South Korea. But the possible attack of the neighbors is not the only problem for South Korea. To meet the increasing weapons of China and Japan, South Korea increases defense spending, which at the moment is about $ 34 billion. The number of troops is more than 640000 active staff and 2900,000 additional staff in stock. Air forces Presented with 1.393 aircraft (6th place in size). Fleet - 166 ships. Also in South Korea there are about 15,000 land weapons, including rocket systems, as well as 2346 tanks. South Korean troops regularly take part in military exercises in conjunction with the United States.
8. Turkey
In 2015, the Turkish government decided to increase the expenses for the defense of his country by 10%. This may be due to the fact that the war between the IG and Syrian troops are conducted not far from Turkey, and possibly due to the probability of a collision with the Kurdish separatistic organization. The defensive budget of Turkey is about $ 181800,000. The size of the army (both regular and reserve) is a little more than 6,000,000. Turkey's military-air forces has 1000 aircraft. Also in service are 16,000 land weapons. Turkey has durable diplomatic relations with the United States (although these ties are weak every year), and also participates in initiatives around the world.
7. Germany
Germany is one of the strongest economic forces in the world, but despite the costs of about $ 45 million each year, the state of the army seems to have worsened over the past few years. One of the reasons for this may be the fact that the generation born and grew in the 1950s was against war and was afraid of attacking other countries with stronger armies. It still scares people to join the ranks of the troops. In 2011, the mandatory military service was eliminated to prevent the country from being a militarized country. The troops include only 183,000 active personnel and 145,000 reservists. Aviation is located 710 aircraft. The total number of arms different species - almost units.
6. France
France is another country that followed Germany and in 2013 the government of the country decided to "effectively" to freeze military spending and jobs in the defense sector by 10% in order to save money on technologically modern equipment. Currently, the Military budget of France is about $ 43 billion per year, which is 1.9% of the country's GDP (this is significantly lower than the target of the costs established by NATO). France's armed forces numbered about 220 thousand active staff and as many people are in reserve. Aviation is represented by more than 1000 aircraft. Also in service there are about 9,000 ground vehicles. Even if this does not do France the Terrible Army, it has several trumps: the situation in the EU and the UN, as well as the presence of about 290 units of nuclear weapons.
5. United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is another member of the EU, also implementing the plan for reducing the number of armed forces by 20% in 2010 - 2018. There is also a reduction in the Royal Navy and UK Air Force. The UK military budget is currently $ 54 billion. The regular army of Britain has about 205,000 people. Air Force is presented with 908 aircraft. Navy fleet - 66 ships. Nevertheless, the UK army is still considered powerful and superior to many others due to the training of soldiers. Britain also has 160 units of nuclear weapons, which is the strongest argument. The Royal Fleet plans to put on HMS Queen Elizabeth, in 2020
4. India
The Government of India decided to take advantage of the fact that the country's population is very large. The Indian army includes tangible 3.5 million people, including 1.325 million active military. The huge amount of Indian troops is one of the reasons why India is located so high in our ranking and ranking the best armies in the world. The number of the army is complemented by the practical 16,000 land vehicles, which include 3500 tanks, as well as 1785 aircraft, along with nuclear weapons. Indian ballistic rockets can hit the entire Pakistan or most of China. The current military budget is $ 46 billion, the government plans to increase this amount by 2020, as well as to upgrade some weapons.
3. China
It has another 2,800 aircraft on its Air Force. China has at its disposal about 300 nuclear weapons, along with 180 different methods of their deployment. China recently acquired secret information about the new F-35, and is known successfully stealing sensitive military technique. China is rightfully one of the best 3 armed forces.
According to official data, China's defense budget is $ 126 billion, and in the near future this amount may increase by another 12.2%. The Chinese army has impressive sizes, with 2.285 million active front-line staff and another 2.3 million reservists are the world's largest land forces, which, at the same time, operate with 25,000 land vehicles. Chinese aviation consists of 2800 aircraft. Also, China has at its disposal about 300 units of nuclear weapons. Considering this, everything can be said that China is rightfully ranked third in our ranking of the strongest countries of the world.
2. Russia
Russia's military budget is $ 76,600 million, but in the next three years it will increase by 44%. In fact, the expenses of the Kremlin increased about a third since 2008, it was particularly actively affected when Vladimir Putin became President of the Russian Federation in 2000. Russian army showed significant growth since the decay Soviet Union Two decades ago. About 766,000 active personnel are involved in the Russian army, including about 2.5 million people in reserve forces. In addition, it is in service with 15500 tanks, which makes Russia the largest tank strength in the world, although they are obsolete like any other equipment. Russia is also a leader among nuclear states, having at its disposal 8,500 active nuclear warheads.
1. United States of America
The United States spends colossal funds annually, in the amount of $ 612500000000, to maintain the army. This is a budget equal to sum Budgets of other nine countries combined. The United States supports an amazingly large army consisting of more than 1.4 million soldiers, and 800,000 reservists. In addition to active terrestrial groups, the reserve includes trained men and women, ready to help troops at any time. The advantage of the United States is that the country is the world leader in the field of aircraft manufacturing. Also in service the states are 19 aircraft carriers, while all other states have in general the amount of only 12 pcs. 7,500 nuclear warheads also help support the United States of America the title of the country itself and the strongest army in the world.
10. France
Acting Army: 362 485
Military reserve: 419 000
France is one of the few countries, in the composition of the armed forces of which there is an almost full range of modern weapons and military equipment of its own production - from small arms to shock atomic aircraft carriers (which, except for France, is only the USA).
In 2003, the country has completed the second part of the reform of the Armed Forces, begun in 1996. As part of this reform, the call was canceled and a transition to a professional, less numerous, but more efficient army took place. This reform will continue until 2015.
9. Iran.
Acting Army: 545,000
Military reserve: 650 000
In 1979, an Islamic revolution occurred in Iran under the leadership of Ayatollah Khomeini, during which the monarchy was overthrown and the Islamic Republic was proclaimed. Since then, this country is a serious focus of tension in the region.
Iran's armed forces consist of two main parts: troops in submission of the Ministry of Defense and the Corps of the Guardians of the Islamic Revolution in the immediate submission of the Supreme Head, where 545 thousand people serve as a total.
Iran's combat capabilities hold in strict secrecy. It is known that since 1992 Iran produces its own tanks, armored personnel carriers, rockets, submarines and even fighters.
8. Turkey
Acting Army: 612 900
Military reserve: 429 000
The Turkish army exists here for more than 2 thousand years. During the Second World War, neutrality adhered to neutrality. Nevertheless, the Turks were involved in the Korean War, and the largest conflict of the 20th century for Turkey was the war for independence, where Russia, United Kingdom, Greece and Italy participated.
Military service in Turkey is obligatory. To size ground Forces Turkey ranks second in NATO.
7. Pakistan
Acting Army: 617 000
Military reserve: 515,500
The Pakistan's army was founded in 1947. There are more than 600 thousand servicemen who are volunteers.
The military history of Pakistan includes conflicts with border states, such as Afghanistan and India, the War in the Persian Gulf, in Magadice and Somalia. Pakistan is also an ally of the United States in the global war with terrorism, assisting in the fight against the Taliban and Al-Qaida in Afghanistan and on the border of Pakistan.
6. South Korea
Acting Army: 653 000
Military reserve: 3 200 000
There are three types of armed forces in Korea: army, aviation and fleet. As in the US, they are independent of each other.
At the head of the army, the Committee of Headquarters, which plays the role of the General Staff and carries out the operational leadership of the armed forces.
The Korea Ministry of Defense is a civil organization responsible for the budget of the Armed Forces, their supply and personnel issues.
5. North Korea
Acting Army: 1 106 000
Military reserve: 8 200 000
The Korean People's Army was founded in 1939 and has more than a million soldiers. No less impressive and the number of soldiers of the reserve, which can be raised in the event of hostilities - 8 million people.
The main conflicts in the history of North Korea are Korean and Vietnamese War. Contradictions and tensions between the North and South Korea still exist, and, more technically, this conflict is officially not yet completed.
4. Russia
Acting Army: 1,200,000
Military reserve: 754 000
Russia has undergone numerous changes in its military history, starting from 863. Today, the army is called the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Its foundation is considered to be on May 7, 1992.
Previous Russian military organizations, including the Red Army, were involved in numerous regional conflicts, global wars and a cold war. Before the collapse of the Soviet Union, she was known as the most powerful army in the world, which was superior to American in all indicators, including the number of soldiers and the volume of nuclear weapons.
Call on military service Starts from 18 years.
3. India.
Acting Army: 1 325 000
Military reserve: 1 747 000
The Indian army leaves the roots in the Stone Age. Today, it is famous for the largest number of volunteers in the army and has over 1 million people.
The Indian army was involved in both global wars and several wars for their own independence. India also has conflict relations with Pakistan.
2. United States
Acting Army: 1 477 896
Military reserve: 1 458 500
The Army of the United States of America leads its history since 1775, when the continental army was created to participate in the revolutionary war.
States took part in all world wars, the Korean War, Vietnamese, the War in the Gulf, and now in the war against world terrorism.
The active combat force of the United States is over 500,000 people and over a million reservists and soldiers of the National Guard. The Army Bases of America is located around the world. The service in the army occurs on a voluntary basis.
1. China
Acting Army: 2 285 000
Military reserve: 800 000
The People's Liberation Army of China is the most numerous army of the world in which more than 2.2 million people serve. And this is after a significant reduction in recent years.
Was founded in 1927. He participated in the Sino-Japanese conflict, World War II, Korean and Vietnamese wars.
Technically, the service in the army is mandatory from 18 years. At the same time, China never experienced problems with frames, as men who went to the army voluntarily, there was always even more than enough.
When analyzing military power, the number of armed forces (5% of the total score), tanks (10%), shock helicopters (15%), aircraft (20%), aircraft carriers (25%) and submarines (25%) were estimated.
The assessment determines the military power exclusively in quantitative terms and does not take into account the actual potential of weapons and the level of personnel preparation. Thus, the placement of some countries in the list can be a surprise.
Here are the ten most powerful armies of the world.
10. Turkey
- Defense budget: 18.2 billion dollars
- Personal composition: 410,5 thousand people
- Tanks: 3778.
- Airplanes: 1020.
- Submarines: 13
Turkey's armed forces are one of the largest in the eastern Mediterranean. Despite the absence of aircraft carriers, in the number of submarines, Turkey is inferior only to five countries.
In addition, Turkey has impressively big number Tanks, airplanes and drum helicopters. The country also participates in a Joint F-35 Fighter Development Program.
9. United Kingdom
- Defense budget: 60.5 billion dollars
- Personal composition: 146.9 thousand people
- Tanks: 407.
- Airplanes: 936.
- Submarines: 10
Although the United Kingdom plans to reduce the number of armed forces by 20% in the period from 2010 to 2018, its power is sufficient to be considered to be considered worldwide.
The Royal Fleet plans to adopt an aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth in 2020. The area of \u200b\u200bhis takeoff deck exceeds 18 thousand m², 40 F-35B shock fighters are located on board.
8. Italy
- Defense budget: 34 billion dollars
- Personal composition: 320 thousand people
- Tanks: 586.
- Airplanes: 760.
- Submarines: 6
The Italian army ranked high in the list due to the presence of two active aircraft carriers. In addition to the relatively high number of submarines and drum helicopters, they have significantly increased the rating of Italy.
7. South Korea
- Personal composition: 624.4 thousand people
- Tanks: 2381.
- Airplanes: 1412.
- Submarines: 13
South Korea has no choice but to have a big and strong army in the face of a possible invasion from the north. Therefore, the army of the country's army has submarines, helicopters, the number of personnel.
South Korea also has a powerful tank grouping and poles in the size of the Air Force in the world.
6. France
- Defense budget: 62.3 billion dollars
- Personal composition: 202.7 thousand people
- Tanks: 423.
- Airplanes: 1264.
- Submarines: 10
The French army is relatively small, but perfectly trained, professional and mobile.
Most recently, the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle was admitted, France regularly participates in military operations in Africa, struggling with extremism and supporting local governments.
5. India
- Defense budget: 50 billion dollars
- Personal composition: 1.325 million people
- Tanks: 6464.
- Airplanes: 1905.
- Submarines: 15
India is one of the largest military powers on the planet. According to the number of personnel, it is inferior only by the PRC and the United States, and in the number of tanks and aircraft exceeds all countries except the US, China and Russia.
The country's arsenal also has nuclear weapon. As expected, by 2020, India will take the fourth place in the world in terms of defense expenditures.
4. Japan
- Defense budget: $ 41.6 billion
- Personal composition: 247.1 thousand people
- Tanks: 678.
- Airplanes: 1613.
- Submarines: 16
In absolute terms japanese army relatively small. However, it is armed extremely good.
Japan ranks fourth in the world by the magnitude of the underwater fleet. There are also four aircraft carriers in service, although they are equipped with only helicopters.
According to the number of impact helicopters, the country is inferior to China, Russia and the USA.
3. China
- Defense budget: 216 billion dollars
- Personal composition: 2,333 million people
- Tanks: 9150.
- Airplanes: 2860.
- Submarines: 67
Over the past few decades, the Chinese army has greatly increased in size and opportunities. The number of personnel is the largest army of the world. She also has the second group of tanks (after Russia) and the second largest underwall (after the United States).
China has achieved amazing success in the Military Modernization Program, currently develops a number of unique military technologies, including ballistic missiles and fifth generation aircraft.
2. Russia
- Defense budget: 84.5 billion dollars
- Personal composition: 766 thousand people
- Tanks: 15 398
- Airplanes: 3429.
- Submarines: 55
The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation occupy the second place in the world. The country has the largest on the planet grouping of tanks, the second largest air force (after the United States) and the third in size of the underwater fleet (yielding only the United States and China).
Since 2008, the military expenses of the Kremlin rose almost a third. The country has demonstrated its mobile opportunities by turning the military group in Syria.
1. USA
- Defense budget: 601 billion dollars
- Personal composition: 1.4 million people
- Tanks: 8848.
- Airplanes: 13 892
- Submarines: 72
Despite the budget sequestration and cutting costs, the United States spends more than the remaining nine countries from the Credit Suisse index, combined.
The main military advantage of America is the fleet of 10 aircraft carriers. For comparison, the second place is occupied by India - the country is working on creating its third aircraft carrier.
Also at the disposal of the United States more aircraft than any other power, advanced technologies like a new high-speed gun of the navy and a large and well-trained army - not to mention the world's largest nuclear arsenal.
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