Army comparison: Germany vs Russia
Russia's army fields 16,935 active vehicles — 4.1x Germany's 4,167. Additionally, Germany has 0 and Russia has 8,360 vehicles in storage. The breakdown includes 296 vs 3,460 tanks, 699 vs 1,950 infantry fighting vehicles, 1,466 vs 4,869 armored personnel carriers, 134 vs 1,742 self-propelled artillery, 0 vs 670 towed artillery, 33 vs 1,199 rocket launchers (Germany vs Russia).
German Army 🇩🇪
| Total vehicles | 4167 as of 2026 |
| On order | 573 |
Russian Army 🇷🇺
| Total vehicles | 16935 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 8360 |
| On order | 50 |
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 | |
Russian vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 3460 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 1950 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 4869 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 3045 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 1742 | |
| Towed Artillery | 670 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 1199 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Germany or Russia?
Russia has a larger ground force with 16,935 vehicles compared to Germany's 4,167 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Germany or Russia?
Russia operates more main battle tanks with 3,460 compared to Germany's 296.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Germany or Russia?
Russia has 1,950 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Germany's 699.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Germany or Russia?
Russia operates 4,869 APCs compared to Germany's 1,466.
Which country has more artillery systems, Germany or Russia?
Russia fields 3,611 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Germany's 167.
How do the Germany and Russia armies compare in size?
Russia's army is 4.1 times larger than Germany's in terms of total vehicles (16,935 vs 4,167).