Army comparison: Argentina vs Portugal

Overview

Argentina's army fields 1,447 active vehicles — 2.3x Portugal's 626. Additionally, Argentina has 0 and Portugal has 5 vehicles in storage.

The breakdown includes 250 vs 34 tanks, 139 vs 30 infantry fighting vehicles, 548 vs 258 armored personnel carriers, 58 vs 18 self-propelled artillery, 172 vs 45 towed artillery, 25 vs 0 rocket launchers (Argentina vs Portugal).

Argentine Army 🇦🇷

Total vehicles 1447 as of 2026

Portuguese Army 🇵🇹

Total vehicles 626 as of 2026
In storage 5

Argentine vehicles by category

Vehicle category Total
Main Battle Tank 250
Infantry Fighting Vehicle 139
Armored Personnel Carrier 548
Light Armoured Vehicle 255
Tank Destroyer 0
Self-Propelled Artillery 58
Towed Artillery 172
Multiple Launch Rocket System 25

Portuguese vehicles by category

Vehicle category Total
Main Battle Tank 34
Infantry Fighting Vehicle 30
Armored Personnel Carrier 258
Light Armoured Vehicle 241
Tank Destroyer 0
Self-Propelled Artillery 18
Towed Artillery 45
Multiple Launch Rocket System 0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more armored vehicles, Argentina or Portugal?
Argentina has a larger ground force with 1,447 vehicles compared to Portugal's 626 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Argentina or Portugal?
Argentina operates more main battle tanks with 250 compared to Portugal's 34.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Argentina or Portugal?
Argentina has 139 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Portugal's 30.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Argentina or Portugal?
Argentina operates 548 APCs compared to Portugal's 258.
Which country has more artillery systems, Argentina or Portugal?
Argentina fields 255 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Portugal's 63.
How do the Argentina and Portugal armies compare in size?
Argentina's army is 2.3 times larger than Portugal's in terms of total vehicles (1,447 vs 626).