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

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).