Army comparison: Iran vs Japan
Iran operates 6,676 active military vehicles vs 4,516 for Japan. The breakdown includes 1,513 vs 479 tanks, 610 vs 181 infantry fighting vehicles, 640 vs 2,829 armored personnel carriers, 292 vs 193 self-propelled artillery, 2,030 vs 480 towed artillery, 1,476 vs 99 rocket launchers (Iran vs Japan).
Iranian Army 🇮🇷
| Total vehicles | 6676 as of 2026 |
| On order | 800 |
Japanese Army 🇯🇵
| Total vehicles | 4516 as of 2026 |
| On order | 148 |
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 | |
Japanese vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 479 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 181 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 2829 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 255 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 193 | |
| Towed Artillery | 480 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 99 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Iran or Japan?
Iran has a larger ground force with 6,676 vehicles compared to Japan's 4,516 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Iran or Japan?
Iran operates more main battle tanks with 1,513 compared to Japan's 479.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Iran or Japan?
Iran has 610 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Japan's 181.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Iran or Japan?
Japan operates 2,829 APCs compared to Iran's 640.
Which country has more artillery systems, Iran or Japan?
Iran fields 3,798 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Japan's 772.