Army comparison: Switzerland vs Spain
Overview
Spain's army fields 6,152 active vehicles — 3.6x Switzerland's 1,713. Additionally, Switzerland has 71 and Spain has 25 vehicles in storage.
The breakdown includes 134 vs 274 tanks, 186 vs 225 infantry fighting vehicles, 978 vs 2,038 armored personnel carriers, 133 vs 96 self-propelled artillery, 0 vs 138 towed artillery (Switzerland vs Spain).
Swiss Army 🇨🇭
| Total vehicles | 1713 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 71 |
| On order | 95 |
Spanish Army 🇪🇸
| Total vehicles | 6152 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 25 |
| On order | 348 |
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 | |
Spanish vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 274 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 225 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 2038 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 3381 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 96 | |
| Towed Artillery | 138 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 0 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Switzerland or Spain?
Spain has a larger ground force with 6,152 vehicles compared to Switzerland's 1,713 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Switzerland or Spain?
Spain operates more main battle tanks with 274 compared to Switzerland's 134.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Switzerland or Spain?
Spain has 225 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Switzerland's 186.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Switzerland or Spain?
Spain operates 2,038 APCs compared to Switzerland's 978.
Which country has more artillery systems, Switzerland or Spain?
Spain fields 234 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Switzerland's 133.
How do the Switzerland and Spain armies compare in size?
Spain's army is 3.6 times larger than Switzerland's in terms of total vehicles (6,152 vs 1,713).