Army comparison: Germany vs United Kingdom
Germany operates 4,167 active military vehicles vs 3,949 for United Kingdom. The breakdown includes 296 vs 288 tanks, 699 vs 746 infantry fighting vehicles, 1,466 vs 1,342 armored personnel carriers, 134 vs 14 self-propelled artillery, 0 vs 126 towed artillery, 33 vs 43 rocket launchers (Germany vs United Kingdom).
German Army 🇩🇪
| Total vehicles | 4167 as of 2026 |
| On order | 573 |
British Army 🇬🇧
| Total vehicles | 3949 as of 2026 |
| On order | 1436 |
German vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 296 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 699 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 1466 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 1539 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 134 | |
| Towed Artillery | 0 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 33 | |
British vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 288 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 746 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 1342 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 1390 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 14 | |
| Towed Artillery | 126 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 43 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Germany or United Kingdom?
Germany has a larger ground force with 4,167 vehicles compared to United Kingdom's 3,949 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Germany or United Kingdom?
Germany operates more main battle tanks with 296 compared to United Kingdom's 288.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Germany or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has 746 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Germany's 699.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Germany or United Kingdom?
Germany operates 1,466 APCs compared to United Kingdom's 1,342.
Which country has more artillery systems, Germany or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom fields 183 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Germany's 167.