Army comparison: Brazil vs Mexico

Overview

Mexico's army fields 7,852 active vehicles — 3.2x Brazil's 2,419.

The breakdown includes 292 vs 0 tanks, 1,219 vs 507 armored personnel carriers, 109 vs 0 self-propelled artillery, 352 vs 0 towed artillery, 38 vs 0 rocket launchers (Brazil vs Mexico).

Brazilian Army 🇧🇷

Total vehicles 2419 as of 2026
On order 1425

Mexican Army 🇲🇽

Total vehicles 7852 as of 2026

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

Mexican vehicles by category

Vehicle category Total
Main Battle Tank 0
Infantry Fighting Vehicle 0
Armored Personnel Carrier 507
Light Armoured Vehicle 7345
Tank Destroyer 0
Self-Propelled Artillery 0
Towed Artillery 0
Multiple Launch Rocket System 0

Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more armored vehicles, Brazil or Mexico?
Mexico has a larger ground force with 7,852 vehicles compared to Brazil's 2,419 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Brazil or Mexico?
Brazil operates more main battle tanks with 292 compared to Mexico's 0.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Brazil or Mexico?
Brazil operates 1,219 APCs compared to Mexico's 507.
Which country has more artillery systems, Brazil or Mexico?
Brazil fields 499 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Mexico's 0.
How do the Brazil and Mexico armies compare in size?
Mexico's army is 3.2 times larger than Brazil's in terms of total vehicles (7,852 vs 2,419).