Army comparison: India vs Iran
Overview
India's army fields 15,413 active vehicles — 2.3x Iran's 6,676.
The breakdown includes 3,854 vs 1,513 tanks, 2,415 vs 610 infantry fighting vehicles, 4,326 vs 640 armored personnel carriers, 100 vs 292 self-propelled artillery, 4,400 vs 2,030 towed artillery, 318 vs 1,476 rocket launchers (India vs Iran).
Indian Army 🇮🇳
| Total vehicles | 15413 as of 2026 |
| On order | 854 |
Iranian Army 🇮🇷
| Total vehicles | 6676 as of 2026 |
| On order | 800 |
Indian vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 3854 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 2415 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 4326 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 0 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 100 | |
| Towed Artillery | 4400 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 318 | |
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, India or Iran?
India has a larger ground force with 15,413 vehicles compared to Iran's 6,676 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, India or Iran?
India operates more main battle tanks with 3,854 compared to Iran's 1,513.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, India or Iran?
India has 2,415 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Iran's 610.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, India or Iran?
India operates 4,326 APCs compared to Iran's 640.
Which country has more artillery systems, India or Iran?
India fields 4,818 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Iran's 3,798.
How do the India and Iran armies compare in size?
India's army is 2.3 times larger than Iran's in terms of total vehicles (15,413 vs 6,676).