Army comparison: Iran vs Syria
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).
Iranian Army 🇮🇷
| Total vehicles | 6676 as of 2026 |
| On order | 800 |
Syrian Army 🇸🇾
| Total vehicles | 526 as of 2026 |
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 | |
Syrian vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 0 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 1 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 475 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 0 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 50 | |
| Towed Artillery | 0 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 0 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
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).