Army comparison: Spain vs United Kingdom
Spain operates 6,152 active military vehicles vs 3,949 for United Kingdom. Additionally, Spain has 25 and United Kingdom has 0 vehicles in storage. The breakdown includes 274 vs 288 tanks, 225 vs 746 infantry fighting vehicles, 2,038 vs 1,342 armored personnel carriers, 96 vs 14 self-propelled artillery, 138 vs 126 towed artillery, 0 vs 43 rocket launchers (Spain vs United Kingdom).
Spanish Army 🇪🇸
| Total vehicles | 6152 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 25 |
| On order | 348 |
British Army 🇬🇧
| Total vehicles | 3949 as of 2026 |
| On order | 1436 |
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 | |
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 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Spain or United Kingdom?
Spain has a larger ground force with 6,152 vehicles compared to United Kingdom's 3,949 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Spain or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom operates more main battle tanks with 288 compared to Spain's 274.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Spain or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has 746 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Spain's 225.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Spain or United Kingdom?
Spain operates 2,038 APCs compared to United Kingdom's 1,342.
Which country has more artillery systems, Spain or United Kingdom?
Spain fields 234 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to United Kingdom's 183.
How do the Spain and United Kingdom armies compare in size?
Spain's army is 1.6 times larger than United Kingdom's in terms of total vehicles (6,152 vs 3,949).