Army comparison: Germany vs France
German Army 🇩🇪
| Total vehicles | 4167 as of 2026 |
| On order | 573 |
French Army 🇫🇷
| Total vehicles | 6633 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 184 |
| On order | 2156 |
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 | |
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 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Germany or France?
France has a larger ground force with 6,633 vehicles compared to Germany's 4,167 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Germany or France?
Germany operates more main battle tanks with 296 compared to France's 222.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Germany or France?
Germany has 699 infantry fighting vehicles compared to France's 627.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Germany or France?
France operates 2,599 APCs compared to Germany's 1,466.
Which country has more artillery systems, Germany or France?
Germany fields 167 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to France's 157.
How do the Germany and France armies compare in size?
France's army is 1.6 times larger than Germany's in terms of total vehicles (6,633 vs 4,167).