Army comparison: Canada vs Germany
Overview
Germany's army fields 4,167 active vehicles — 2.5x Canada's 1,690.
The breakdown includes 74 vs 296 tanks, 616 vs 699 infantry fighting vehicles, 290 vs 1,466 armored personnel carriers, 0 vs 134 self-propelled artillery, 154 vs 0 towed artillery, 0 vs 33 rocket launchers (Canada vs Germany).
Canadian Army 🇨🇦
| Total vehicles | 1690 as of 2026 |
| On order | 360 |
German Army 🇩🇪
| Total vehicles | 4167 as of 2026 |
| On order | 573 |
Canadian vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 74 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 616 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 290 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 556 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 0 | |
| Towed Artillery | 154 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 0 | |
German vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 296 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 699 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 1466 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 1539 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 134 | |
| Towed Artillery | 0 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 33 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Ground Forces Analysis
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Canada or Germany?
Germany has a larger ground force with 4,167 vehicles compared to Canada's 1,690 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Canada or Germany?
Germany operates more main battle tanks with 296 compared to Canada's 74.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Canada or Germany?
Germany has 699 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Canada's 616.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Canada or Germany?
Germany operates 1,466 APCs compared to Canada's 290.
Which country has more artillery systems, Canada or Germany?
Germany fields 167 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Canada's 154.
How do the Canada and Germany armies compare in size?
Germany's army is 2.5 times larger than Canada's in terms of total vehicles (4,167 vs 1,690).