Army comparison: France vs Iran
Overview
France operates 6,633 active military vehicles vs 6,676 for Iran. Additionally, France has 184 and Iran has 0 vehicles in storage.
The breakdown includes 222 vs 1,513 tanks, 627 vs 610 infantry fighting vehicles, 2,599 vs 640 armored personnel carriers, 74 vs 292 self-propelled artillery, 74 vs 2,030 towed artillery, 9 vs 1,476 rocket launchers (France vs Iran).
French Army 🇫🇷
| Total vehicles | 6633 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 184 |
| On order | 2156 |
Iranian Army 🇮🇷
| Total vehicles | 6676 as of 2026 |
| On order | 800 |
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 | |
Iranian vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 1513 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 610 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 640 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 115 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 292 | |
| Towed Artillery | 2030 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 1476 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, France or Iran?
Iran has a larger ground force with 6,676 vehicles compared to France's 6,633 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, France or Iran?
Iran operates more main battle tanks with 1,513 compared to France's 222.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, France or Iran?
France has 627 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Iran's 610.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, France or Iran?
France operates 2,599 APCs compared to Iran's 640.
Which country has more artillery systems, France or Iran?
Iran fields 3,798 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to France's 157.