Army comparison: Canada vs United Kingdom
Overview
United Kingdom's army fields 3,949 active vehicles — 2.3x Canada's 1,690.
The breakdown includes 74 vs 288 tanks, 616 vs 746 infantry fighting vehicles, 290 vs 1,342 armored personnel carriers, 0 vs 14 self-propelled artillery, 154 vs 126 towed artillery, 0 vs 43 rocket launchers (Canada vs United Kingdom).
Canadian Army 🇨🇦
| Total vehicles | 1690 as of 2026 |
| On order | 360 |
British Army 🇬🇧
| Total vehicles | 3949 as of 2026 |
| On order | 1436 |
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 | |
British vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 288 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 746 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 1342 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 1390 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 14 | |
| Towed Artillery | 126 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 43 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Ground Forces Analysis
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Canada or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has a larger ground force with 3,949 vehicles compared to Canada's 1,690 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Canada or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom operates more main battle tanks with 288 compared to Canada's 74.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Canada or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has 746 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Canada's 616.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Canada or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom operates 1,342 APCs compared to Canada's 290.
Which country has more artillery systems, Canada or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom fields 183 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Canada's 154.
How do the Canada and United Kingdom armies compare in size?
United Kingdom's army is 2.3 times larger than Canada's in terms of total vehicles (3,949 vs 1,690).