Army comparison: Spain vs France
Spain operates 6,152 active military vehicles vs 6,633 for France. Additionally, Spain has 25 and France has 184 vehicles in storage. The breakdown includes 274 vs 222 tanks, 225 vs 627 infantry fighting vehicles, 2,038 vs 2,599 armored personnel carriers, 96 vs 74 self-propelled artillery, 138 vs 74 towed artillery, 0 vs 9 rocket launchers (Spain vs France).
Spanish Army 🇪🇸
| Total vehicles | 6152 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 25 |
| On order | 348 |
French Army 🇫🇷
| Total vehicles | 6633 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 184 |
| On order | 2156 |
Spanish vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 274 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 225 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 2038 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 3381 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 96 | |
| Towed Artillery | 138 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 0 | |
French vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 222 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 627 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 2599 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 3028 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 74 | |
| Towed Artillery | 74 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 9 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Spain or France?
France has a larger ground force with 6,633 vehicles compared to Spain's 6,152 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Spain or France?
Spain operates more main battle tanks with 274 compared to France's 222.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Spain or France?
France has 627 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Spain's 225.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Spain or France?
France operates 2,599 APCs compared to Spain's 2,038.
Which country has more artillery systems, Spain or France?
Spain fields 234 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to France's 157.