Army comparison: Austria vs Switzerland
Overview
Switzerland's army fields 1,713 active vehicles — 2.9x Austria's 599. Additionally, Austria has 16 and Switzerland has 71 vehicles in storage.
The breakdown includes 56 vs 134 tanks, 112 vs 186 infantry fighting vehicles, 132 vs 978 armored personnel carriers, 30 vs 133 self-propelled artillery (Austria vs Switzerland).
Austrian Army 🇦🇹
| Total vehicles | 599 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 16 |
| On order | 36 |
Swiss Army 🇨🇭
| Total vehicles | 1713 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 71 |
| On order | 95 |
Austrian vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 56 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 112 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 132 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 269 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 30 | |
| Towed Artillery | 0 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 0 | |
Swiss vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 134 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 186 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 978 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 282 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 133 | |
| Towed Artillery | 0 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 0 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Austria or Switzerland?
Switzerland has a larger ground force with 1,713 vehicles compared to Austria's 599 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Austria or Switzerland?
Switzerland operates more main battle tanks with 134 compared to Austria's 56.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Austria or Switzerland?
Switzerland has 186 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Austria's 112.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Austria or Switzerland?
Switzerland operates 978 APCs compared to Austria's 132.
Which country has more artillery systems, Austria or Switzerland?
Switzerland fields 133 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Austria's 30.
How do the Austria and Switzerland armies compare in size?
Switzerland's army is 2.9 times larger than Austria's in terms of total vehicles (1,713 vs 599).