If the NYPD and the military of Ethiopia were at war, who would win?

NYPD:

34,000+ police officers

Budget approaching $5 billion

Anti-aircraft weapon in the form of Barrett .50 calibar

Helicopters 8 (not attack helicopters)

Armored Vehicles 6 as of 2014

NYPD Weapons

Ethiopia:

182,000 Active personnel

Budget of $330 million

BUT...

Tanks 2,300

Aircraft 81... More importantly Fighters 24 Attack helicopters 8

Armored Fighting Vehicles 800

Mulitple launch rocket systems 183

Infantry weapons Ethiopian National Defense Force

Source: 2015 Ethiopia Military Strength

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The NYPD has a large budget, but it is not designed for warfare. Ethiopia wins.

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