Army comparison: Iran vs Pakistan
Iran operates 6,676 active military vehicles vs 9,457 for Pakistan. The breakdown includes 1,513 vs 2,612 tanks, 610 vs 0 infantry fighting vehicles, 640 vs 3,325 armored personnel carriers, 292 vs 662 self-propelled artillery, 2,030 vs 2,408 towed artillery, 1,476 vs 450 rocket launchers (Iran vs Pakistan).
Iranian Army 🇮🇷
| Total vehicles | 6676 as of 2026 |
| On order | 800 |
Pakistani Army 🇵🇰
| Total vehicles | 9457 as of 2026 |
| On order | 979 |
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 | |
Pakistani vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 2612 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 0 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 3325 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 0 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 662 | |
| Towed Artillery | 2408 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 450 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Iran or Pakistan?
Pakistan has a larger ground force with 9,457 vehicles compared to Iran's 6,676 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Iran or Pakistan?
Pakistan operates more main battle tanks with 2,612 compared to Iran's 1,513.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Iran or Pakistan?
Iran has 610 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Pakistan's 0.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Iran or Pakistan?
Pakistan operates 3,325 APCs compared to Iran's 640.
Which country has more artillery systems, Iran or Pakistan?
Iran fields 3,798 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Pakistan's 3,520.