Army comparison: Chile vs Ecuador
Overview
Chile's army fields 1,877 active vehicles — 4.1x Ecuador's 456.
The breakdown includes 186 vs 108 tanks, 349 vs 0 infantry fighting vehicles, 585 vs 151 armored personnel carriers, 48 vs 5 self-propelled artillery, 136 vs 106 towed artillery, 8 vs 24 rocket launchers (Chile vs Ecuador).
Chilean Army 🇨🇱
| Total vehicles | 1877 as of 2026 |
Ecuadorian Army 🇪🇨
| Total vehicles | 456 as of 2026 |
Chilean vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 186 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 349 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 585 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 565 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 48 | |
| Towed Artillery | 136 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 8 | |
Ecuadorian vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 108 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 0 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 151 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 62 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 5 | |
| Towed Artillery | 106 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 24 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Chile or Ecuador?
Chile has a larger ground force with 1,877 vehicles compared to Ecuador's 456 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Chile or Ecuador?
Chile operates more main battle tanks with 186 compared to Ecuador's 108.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Chile or Ecuador?
Chile has 349 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Ecuador's 0.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Chile or Ecuador?
Chile operates 585 APCs compared to Ecuador's 151.
Which country has more artillery systems, Chile or Ecuador?
Chile fields 192 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Ecuador's 135.
How do the Chile and Ecuador armies compare in size?
Chile's army is 4.1 times larger than Ecuador's in terms of total vehicles (1,877 vs 456).