Army comparison: Brazil vs South Korea
South Korea's army fields 13,232 active vehicles — 5.5x Brazil's 2,419. Additionally, Brazil has 0 and South Korea has 3,400 vehicles in storage. The breakdown includes 292 vs 1,814 tanks, 0 vs 536 infantry fighting vehicles, 1,219 vs 3,127 armored personnel carriers, 109 vs 2,480 self-propelled artillery, 352 vs 2,800 towed artillery, 38 vs 465 rocket launchers (Brazil vs South Korea).
Brazilian Army 🇧🇷
| Total vehicles | 2419 as of 2026 |
| On order | 1425 |
South Korean Army 🇰🇷
| Total vehicles | 13232 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 3400 |
| On order | 720 |
Brazilian vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 292 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 0 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 1219 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 409 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 109 | |
| Towed Artillery | 352 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 38 | |
South Korean vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 1814 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 536 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 3127 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 2010 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 2480 | |
| Towed Artillery | 2800 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 465 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Brazil or South Korea?
South Korea has a larger ground force with 13,232 vehicles compared to Brazil's 2,419 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Brazil or South Korea?
South Korea operates more main battle tanks with 1,814 compared to Brazil's 292.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Brazil or South Korea?
South Korea has 536 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Brazil's 0.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Brazil or South Korea?
South Korea operates 3,127 APCs compared to Brazil's 1,219.
Which country has more artillery systems, Brazil or South Korea?
South Korea fields 5,745 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Brazil's 499.
How do the Brazil and South Korea armies compare in size?
South Korea's army is 5.5 times larger than Brazil's in terms of total vehicles (13,232 vs 2,419).