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Army comparison: Flag of Canada Canada vs Flag of Germany Germany

Force Profile
Canada Germany
Total vehicles 1,690 (2026) 4,167 (2026)
On order +360 +573
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison

Vehicles by Category

🇨🇦 Canadaas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 74
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 616
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 290
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 556
  • Towed Artillery 154
🇩🇪 Germanyas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 296
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 699
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 1,466
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 1,539
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 134
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 33

Overview

Germany's army fields 4,167 active vehicles — 2.5:1 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).

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).