Army comparison: Iran vs Venezuela
Overview
Iran's army fields 6,676 active vehicles — 6.1x Venezuela's 1,087.
The breakdown includes 1,513 vs 173 tanks, 610 vs 248 infantry fighting vehicles, 640 vs 230 armored personnel carriers, 292 vs 60 self-propelled artillery, 2,030 vs 80 towed artillery, 1,476 vs 56 rocket launchers (Iran vs Venezuela).
Iranian Army 🇮🇷
| Total vehicles | 6676 as of 2026 |
| On order | 800 |
Venezuelan Army 🇻🇪
| Total vehicles | 1087 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 | |
Venezuelan vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 173 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 248 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 230 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 240 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 60 | |
| Towed Artillery | 80 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 56 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Ground Forces Analysis
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Iran or Venezuela?
Iran has a larger ground force with 6,676 vehicles compared to Venezuela's 1,087 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Iran or Venezuela?
Iran operates more main battle tanks with 1,513 compared to Venezuela's 173.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Iran or Venezuela?
Iran has 610 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Venezuela's 248.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Iran or Venezuela?
Iran operates 640 APCs compared to Venezuela's 230.
Which country has more artillery systems, Iran or Venezuela?
Iran fields 3,798 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Venezuela's 196.
How do the Iran and Venezuela armies compare in size?
Iran's army is 6.1 times larger than Venezuela's in terms of total vehicles (6,676 vs 1,087).