Army comparison: Iran vs Turkey
Iran operates 6,676 active military vehicles vs 13,201 for Turkey. The breakdown includes 1,513 vs 2,284 tanks, 610 vs 645 infantry fighting vehicles, 640 vs 6,830 armored personnel carriers, 292 vs 1,045 self-propelled artillery, 2,030 vs 635 towed artillery, 1,476 vs 202 rocket launchers (Iran vs Turkey).
Iranian Army 🇮🇷
| Total vehicles | 6676 as of 2026 |
| On order | 800 |
Turkish Army 🇹🇷
| Total vehicles | 13201 as of 2026 |
| On order | 562 |
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 | |
Turkish vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 2284 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 645 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 6830 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 1560 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 1045 | |
| Towed Artillery | 635 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 202 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Iran or Turkey?
Turkey has a larger ground force with 13,201 vehicles compared to Iran's 6,676 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Iran or Turkey?
Turkey operates more main battle tanks with 2,284 compared to Iran's 1,513.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Iran or Turkey?
Turkey has 645 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Iran's 610.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Iran or Turkey?
Turkey operates 6,830 APCs compared to Iran's 640.
Which country has more artillery systems, Iran or Turkey?
Iran fields 3,798 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Turkey's 1,882.
How do the Iran and Turkey armies compare in size?
Turkey's army is 2.0 times larger than Iran's in terms of total vehicles (13,201 vs 6,676).