Army comparison: Switzerland vs Netherlands
Overview
Switzerland's army fields 1,713 active vehicles — 2.3x Netherlands's 741. Additionally, Switzerland has 71 and Netherlands has 0 vehicles in storage.
The breakdown includes 134 vs 18 tanks, 186 vs 128 infantry fighting vehicles, 978 vs 200 armored personnel carriers, 133 vs 46 self-propelled artillery, 0 vs 4 rocket launchers (Switzerland vs Netherlands).
Swiss Army 🇨🇭
| Total vehicles | 1713 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 71 |
| On order | 95 |
Netherlands Army 🇳🇱
| Total vehicles | 741 as of 2026 |
| On order | 134 |
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 | |
Netherlands vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 18 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 128 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 200 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 345 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 46 | |
| Towed Artillery | 0 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 4 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Switzerland or Netherlands?
Switzerland has a larger ground force with 1,713 vehicles compared to Netherlands's 741 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Switzerland or Netherlands?
Switzerland operates more main battle tanks with 134 compared to Netherlands's 18.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Switzerland or Netherlands?
Switzerland has 186 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Netherlands's 128.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Switzerland or Netherlands?
Switzerland operates 978 APCs compared to Netherlands's 200.
Which country has more artillery systems, Switzerland or Netherlands?
Switzerland fields 133 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Netherlands's 50.
How do the Switzerland and Netherlands armies compare in size?
Switzerland's army is 2.3 times larger than Netherlands's in terms of total vehicles (1,713 vs 741).