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Army comparison: Flag of Chile Chile vs Flag of Mexico Mexico

Force Profile
Chile Mexico
Total vehicles 1,877 (2026) 7,852 (2026)
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison

Vehicles by Category

🇨🇱 Chileas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 186
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 349
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 585
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 565
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 48
  • Towed Artillery 136
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 8
🇲🇽 Mexicoas of 2026
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 507
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 7,345

Overview

Mexico's army fields 7,852 active vehicles — 4.2x Chile's 1,877.

The breakdown includes 186 vs 0 tanks, 349 vs 0 infantry fighting vehicles, 585 vs 507 armored personnel carriers, 48 vs 0 self-propelled artillery, 136 vs 0 towed artillery, 8 vs 0 rocket launchers (Chile vs Mexico).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more armored vehicles, Chile or Mexico?
Mexico has a larger ground force with 7,852 vehicles compared to Chile's 1,877 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Chile or Mexico?
Chile operates more main battle tanks with 186 compared to Mexico's 0.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Chile or Mexico?
Chile has 349 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Mexico's 0.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Chile or Mexico?
Chile operates 585 APCs compared to Mexico's 507.
Which country has more artillery systems, Chile or Mexico?
Chile fields 192 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Mexico's 0.
How do the Chile and Mexico armies compare in size?
Mexico's army is 4.2 times larger than Chile's in terms of total vehicles (7,852 vs 1,877).