Army comparison: Canada vs France
Overview
France's army fields 6,633 active vehicles — 3.9x Canada's 1,690. Additionally, Canada has 0 and France has 184 vehicles in storage.
The breakdown includes 74 vs 222 tanks, 616 vs 627 infantry fighting vehicles, 290 vs 2,599 armored personnel carriers, 0 vs 74 self-propelled artillery, 154 vs 74 towed artillery, 0 vs 9 rocket launchers (Canada vs France).
Canadian Army 🇨🇦
| Total vehicles | 1690 as of 2026 |
| On order | 360 |
French Army 🇫🇷
| Total vehicles | 6633 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 184 |
| On order | 2156 |
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 | |
French vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 222 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 627 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 2599 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 3028 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 74 | |
| Towed Artillery | 74 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 9 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Canada or France?
France has a larger ground force with 6,633 vehicles compared to Canada's 1,690 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Canada or France?
France operates more main battle tanks with 222 compared to Canada's 74.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Canada or France?
France has 627 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Canada's 616.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Canada or France?
France operates 2,599 APCs compared to Canada's 290.
Which country has more artillery systems, Canada or France?
France fields 157 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Canada's 154.
How do the Canada and France armies compare in size?
France's army is 3.9 times larger than Canada's in terms of total vehicles (6,633 vs 1,690).