Army comparison: Germany vs Portugal
Overview
Germany's army fields 4,167 active vehicles — 6.7x Portugal's 626. Additionally, Germany has 0 and Portugal has 5 vehicles in storage.
The breakdown includes 296 vs 34 tanks, 699 vs 30 infantry fighting vehicles, 1,466 vs 258 armored personnel carriers, 134 vs 18 self-propelled artillery, 0 vs 45 towed artillery, 33 vs 0 rocket launchers (Germany vs Portugal).
German Army 🇩🇪
| Total vehicles | 4167 as of 2026 |
| On order | 573 |
Portuguese Army 🇵🇹
| Total vehicles | 626 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 5 |
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 | |
Portuguese vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 34 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 30 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 258 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 241 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 18 | |
| Towed Artillery | 45 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 0 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Germany or Portugal?
Germany has a larger ground force with 4,167 vehicles compared to Portugal's 626 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Germany or Portugal?
Germany operates more main battle tanks with 296 compared to Portugal's 34.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Germany or Portugal?
Germany has 699 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Portugal's 30.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Germany or Portugal?
Germany operates 1,466 APCs compared to Portugal's 258.
Which country has more artillery systems, Germany or Portugal?
Germany fields 167 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Portugal's 63.
How do the Germany and Portugal armies compare in size?
Germany's army is 6.7 times larger than Portugal's in terms of total vehicles (4,167 vs 626).