Army comparison: Switzerland vs Germany
Overview
Germany's army fields 4,167 active vehicles — 2.4x Switzerland's 1,713. Additionally, Switzerland has 71 and Germany has 0 vehicles in storage.
The breakdown includes 134 vs 296 tanks, 186 vs 699 infantry fighting vehicles, 978 vs 1,466 armored personnel carriers, 133 vs 134 self-propelled artillery, 0 vs 33 rocket launchers (Switzerland vs Germany).
Swiss Army 🇨🇭
| Total vehicles | 1713 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 71 |
| On order | 95 |
German Army 🇩🇪
| Total vehicles | 4167 as of 2026 |
| On order | 573 |
Swiss vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 134 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 186 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 978 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 282 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 133 | |
| Towed Artillery | 0 | |
| 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 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Switzerland or Germany?
Germany has a larger ground force with 4,167 vehicles compared to Switzerland's 1,713 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Switzerland or Germany?
Germany operates more main battle tanks with 296 compared to Switzerland's 134.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Switzerland or Germany?
Germany has 699 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Switzerland's 186.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Switzerland or Germany?
Germany operates 1,466 APCs compared to Switzerland's 978.
Which country has more artillery systems, Switzerland or Germany?
Germany fields 167 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Switzerland's 133.
How do the Switzerland and Germany armies compare in size?
Germany's army is 2.4 times larger than Switzerland's in terms of total vehicles (4,167 vs 1,713).