Army comparison: Brazil vs Venezuela
Brazil's army fields 2,419 active vehicles — 2.2x Venezuela's 1,087. The breakdown includes 292 vs 173 tanks, 0 vs 248 infantry fighting vehicles, 1,219 vs 230 armored personnel carriers, 109 vs 60 self-propelled artillery, 352 vs 80 towed artillery, 38 vs 56 rocket launchers (Brazil vs Venezuela).
Brazilian Army 🇧🇷
| Total vehicles | 2419 as of 2026 |
| On order | 1425 |
Venezuelan Army 🇻🇪
| Total vehicles | 1087 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 | |
Venezuelan vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 173 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 248 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 230 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 240 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 60 | |
| Towed Artillery | 80 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 56 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Brazil or Venezuela?
Brazil has a larger ground force with 2,419 vehicles compared to Venezuela's 1,087 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Brazil or Venezuela?
Brazil operates more main battle tanks with 292 compared to Venezuela's 173.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Brazil or Venezuela?
Venezuela has 248 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Brazil's 0.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Brazil or Venezuela?
Brazil operates 1,219 APCs compared to Venezuela's 230.
Which country has more artillery systems, Brazil or Venezuela?
Brazil fields 499 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Venezuela's 196.
How do the Brazil and Venezuela armies compare in size?
Brazil's army is 2.2 times larger than Venezuela's in terms of total vehicles (2,419 vs 1,087).