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Army comparison: Flag of Iran Iran vs Flag of Syria Syria

Force Profile
Iran Syria
Total vehicles 6,676 (2026) 526 (2026)
On order +800
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison

Vehicles by Category

🇮🇷 Iranas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 1,513
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 610
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 640
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 115
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 292
  • Towed Artillery 2,030
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 1,476
🇸🇾 Syriaas of 2026
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 1
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 475
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 50

Overview

Iran's army fields 6,676 active vehicles — 13:1 Syria's 526.

The breakdown includes 1,513 vs 0 tanks, 610 vs 1 infantry fighting vehicles, 640 vs 475 armored personnel carriers, 292 vs 50 self-propelled artillery, 2,030 vs 0 towed artillery, 1,476 vs 0 rocket launchers (Iran vs Syria).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more armored vehicles, Iran or Syria?
Iran has a larger ground force with 6,676 vehicles compared to Syria's 526 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Iran or Syria?
Iran operates more main battle tanks with 1,513 compared to Syria's 0.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Iran or Syria?
Iran has 610 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Syria's 1.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Iran or Syria?
Iran operates 640 APCs compared to Syria's 475.
Which country has more artillery systems, Iran or Syria?
Iran fields 3,798 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Syria's 50.
How do the Iran and Syria armies compare in size?
Iran's army is 12.7 times larger than Syria's in terms of total vehicles (6,676 vs 526).