Army comparison: Cuba vs Venezuela
Cuba's army fields 4,636 active vehicles — 4.3x Venezuela's 1,087. The breakdown includes 1,500 vs 173 tanks, 200 vs 248 infantry fighting vehicles, 756 vs 230 armored personnel carriers, 60 vs 60 self-propelled artillery, 1,455 vs 80 towed artillery, 175 vs 56 rocket launchers (Cuba vs Venezuela).
Cuban Army 🇨🇺
| Total vehicles | 4636 as of 2026 |
Venezuelan Army 🇻🇪
| Total vehicles | 1087 as of 2026 |
Cuban vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 1500 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 200 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 756 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 490 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 60 | |
| Towed Artillery | 1455 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 175 | |
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, Cuba or Venezuela?
Cuba has a larger ground force with 4,636 vehicles compared to Venezuela's 1,087 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Cuba or Venezuela?
Cuba operates more main battle tanks with 1,500 compared to Venezuela's 173.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Cuba or Venezuela?
Venezuela has 248 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Cuba's 200.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Cuba or Venezuela?
Cuba operates 756 APCs compared to Venezuela's 230.
Which country has more artillery systems, Cuba or Venezuela?
Cuba fields 1,690 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Venezuela's 196.
How do the Cuba and Venezuela armies compare in size?
Cuba's army is 4.3 times larger than Venezuela's in terms of total vehicles (4,636 vs 1,087).