Army comparison: Iran vs Iraq
Iran operates 6,676 active military vehicles vs 6,505 for Iraq. The breakdown includes 1,513 vs 1,188 tanks, 610 vs 1,470 infantry fighting vehicles, 640 vs 1,778 armored personnel carriers, 292 vs 434 self-propelled artillery, 2,030 vs 610 towed artillery, 1,476 vs 572 rocket launchers (Iran vs Iraq).
Iranian Army 🇮🇷
| Total vehicles | 6676 as of 2026 |
| On order | 800 |
Iraqi Army 🇮🇶
| Total vehicles | 6505 as of 2026 |
| On order | 115 |
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 | |
Iraqi vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 1188 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 1470 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 1778 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 453 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 434 | |
| Towed Artillery | 610 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 572 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Iran or Iraq?
Iran has a larger ground force with 6,676 vehicles compared to Iraq's 6,505 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Iran or Iraq?
Iran operates more main battle tanks with 1,513 compared to Iraq's 1,188.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Iran or Iraq?
Iraq has 1,470 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Iran's 610.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Iran or Iraq?
Iraq operates 1,778 APCs compared to Iran's 640.
Which country has more artillery systems, Iran or Iraq?
Iran fields 3,798 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Iraq's 1,616.