Army comparison: Bulgaria vs Serbia
Overview
Serbia's army fields 1,572 active vehicles — 3.1x Bulgaria's 501. Additionally, Bulgaria has 1,900 and Serbia has 0 vehicles in storage.
The breakdown includes 44 vs 242 tanks, 160 vs 345 infantry fighting vehicles, 120 vs 178 armored personnel carriers, 48 vs 96 self-propelled artillery, 24 vs 150 towed artillery, 24 vs 91 rocket launchers (Bulgaria vs Serbia).
Bulgarian Army 🇧🇬
| Total vehicles | 501 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 1900 |
| On order | 223 |
Serbian Army 🇷🇸
| Total vehicles | 1572 as of 2026 |
Bulgarian vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 44 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 160 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 120 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 81 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 48 | |
| Towed Artillery | 24 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 24 | |
Serbian vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 242 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 345 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 178 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 470 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 96 | |
| Towed Artillery | 150 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 91 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Bulgaria or Serbia?
Serbia has a larger ground force with 1,572 vehicles compared to Bulgaria's 501 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Bulgaria or Serbia?
Serbia operates more main battle tanks with 242 compared to Bulgaria's 44.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Bulgaria or Serbia?
Serbia has 345 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Bulgaria's 160.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Bulgaria or Serbia?
Serbia operates 178 APCs compared to Bulgaria's 120.
Which country has more artillery systems, Bulgaria or Serbia?
Serbia fields 337 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Bulgaria's 96.
How do the Bulgaria and Serbia armies compare in size?
Serbia's army is 3.1 times larger than Bulgaria's in terms of total vehicles (1,572 vs 501).