Army comparison: Chile vs Venezuela
Chile operates 1,877 active military vehicles vs 1,087 for Venezuela. The breakdown includes 186 vs 173 tanks, 349 vs 248 infantry fighting vehicles, 585 vs 230 armored personnel carriers, 48 vs 60 self-propelled artillery, 136 vs 80 towed artillery, 8 vs 56 rocket launchers (Chile vs Venezuela).
Chilean Army 🇨🇱
| Total vehicles | 1877 as of 2026 |
Venezuelan Army 🇻🇪
| Total vehicles | 1087 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 | |
Venezuelan vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 173 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 248 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 230 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 240 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 60 | |
| Towed Artillery | 80 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 56 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Chile or Venezuela?
Chile has a larger ground force with 1,877 vehicles compared to Venezuela's 1,087 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Chile or Venezuela?
Chile operates more main battle tanks with 186 compared to Venezuela's 173.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Chile or Venezuela?
Chile has 349 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Venezuela's 248.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Chile or Venezuela?
Chile operates 585 APCs compared to Venezuela's 230.
Which country has more artillery systems, Chile or Venezuela?
Venezuela fields 196 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Chile's 192.
How do the Chile and Venezuela armies compare in size?
Chile's army is 1.7 times larger than Venezuela's in terms of total vehicles (1,877 vs 1,087).