Army comparison: Iran vs South Korea
Iran operates 6,676 active military vehicles vs 13,232 for South Korea. Additionally, Iran has 0 and South Korea has 3,400 vehicles in storage. The breakdown includes 1,513 vs 1,814 tanks, 610 vs 536 infantry fighting vehicles, 640 vs 3,127 armored personnel carriers, 292 vs 2,480 self-propelled artillery, 2,030 vs 2,800 towed artillery, 1,476 vs 465 rocket launchers (Iran vs South Korea).
Iranian Army 🇮🇷
| Total vehicles | 6676 as of 2026 |
| On order | 800 |
South Korean Army 🇰🇷
| Total vehicles | 13232 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 3400 |
| On order | 720 |
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 | |
South Korean vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 1814 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 536 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 3127 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 2010 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 2480 | |
| Towed Artillery | 2800 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 465 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Iran or South Korea?
South Korea has a larger ground force with 13,232 vehicles compared to Iran's 6,676 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Iran or South Korea?
South Korea operates more main battle tanks with 1,814 compared to Iran's 1,513.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Iran or South Korea?
Iran has 610 infantry fighting vehicles compared to South Korea's 536.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Iran or South Korea?
South Korea operates 3,127 APCs compared to Iran's 640.
Which country has more artillery systems, Iran or South Korea?
South Korea fields 5,745 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Iran's 3,798.
How do the Iran and South Korea armies compare in size?
South Korea's army is 2.0 times larger than Iran's in terms of total vehicles (13,232 vs 6,676).