🇯🇵 Japan vs South Korea 🇰🇷
Power Index: #10 (70.62) vs #11 (70.57)
Our composite model gives South Korea a 51% edge in a hypothetical full-scale war against Japan, weighing aviation, armor, fleets and budgets.
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| Japan | South Korea | |
|---|---|---|
| 247,150 | Active personnel | 450,000 |
| 55,900 | Reserve forces | 3,100,000 |
| $55.3 billion | Defense budget | $47.6 billion |
| 518 | Main battle tanks | 2,501 |
| 313 | Combat aircraft | 580 |
| 101 | Attack helicopters | 96 |
| 2 | Aircraft carriers | 0 |
| 42 | Destroyers & frigates | 20 |
| 24 | Submarines | 20 |
| 0 | Nuclear warheads | 0 |
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Modeled outcome is a statistical illustration from open force data — see how the model works. Real wars depend on doctrine, terrain, logistics, morale and alliances.