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Force Profile
Azerbaijan Russia
Total vehicles 5,385 (2026) 16,935 (2026)
In storage 127 8,360
On order +120 +50
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison

Vehicles by Category

🇦🇿 Azerbaijanas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 652
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 578
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 1,162
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 1,571
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 75
  • Towed Artillery 651
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 696
🇷🇺 Russiaas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 3,460
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 1,950
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 4,869
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 3,045
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 1,742
  • Towed Artillery 670
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 1,199

Overview

Russia's army fields 16,935 active vehicles — 3.1x Azerbaijan's 5,385. Additionally, Azerbaijan has 127 and Russia has 8,360 vehicles in storage.

The breakdown includes 652 vs 3,460 tanks, 578 vs 1,950 infantry fighting vehicles, 1,162 vs 4,869 armored personnel carriers, 75 vs 1,742 self-propelled artillery, 651 vs 670 towed artillery, 696 vs 1,199 rocket launchers (Azerbaijan vs Russia).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more armored vehicles, Azerbaijan or Russia?
Russia has a larger ground force with 16,935 vehicles compared to Azerbaijan's 5,385 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Azerbaijan or Russia?
Russia operates more main battle tanks with 3,460 compared to Azerbaijan's 652.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Azerbaijan or Russia?
Russia has 1,950 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Azerbaijan's 578.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Azerbaijan or Russia?
Russia operates 4,869 APCs compared to Azerbaijan's 1,162.
Which country has more artillery systems, Azerbaijan or Russia?
Russia fields 3,611 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Azerbaijan's 1,422.
How do the Azerbaijan and Russia armies compare in size?
Russia's army is 3.1 times larger than Azerbaijan's in terms of total vehicles (16,935 vs 5,385).