Army comparison: Azerbaijan vs Iran
Overview
Azerbaijan operates 5,385 active military vehicles vs 6,676 for Iran. Additionally, Azerbaijan has 127 and Iran has 0 vehicles in storage.
The breakdown includes 652 vs 1,513 tanks, 578 vs 610 infantry fighting vehicles, 1,162 vs 640 armored personnel carriers, 75 vs 292 self-propelled artillery, 651 vs 2,030 towed artillery, 696 vs 1,476 rocket launchers (Azerbaijan vs Iran).
Azerbaijani Army 🇦🇿
| Total vehicles | 5385 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 127 |
| On order | 120 |
Iranian Army 🇮🇷
| Total vehicles | 6676 as of 2026 |
| On order | 800 |
Azerbaijani vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 652 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 578 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 1162 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 1571 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 75 | |
| Towed Artillery | 651 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 696 | |
Iranian vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 1513 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 610 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 640 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 115 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 292 | |
| Towed Artillery | 2030 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 1476 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Azerbaijan or Iran?
Iran has a larger ground force with 6,676 vehicles compared to Azerbaijan's 5,385 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Azerbaijan or Iran?
Iran operates more main battle tanks with 1,513 compared to Azerbaijan's 652.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Azerbaijan or Iran?
Iran has 610 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Azerbaijan's 578.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Azerbaijan or Iran?
Azerbaijan operates 1,162 APCs compared to Iran's 640.
Which country has more artillery systems, Azerbaijan or Iran?
Iran fields 3,798 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Azerbaijan's 1,422.