Army comparison: Iraq vs North Korea
Overview
Iraq operates 6,505 active military vehicles vs 6,537 for North Korea.
The breakdown includes 1,188 vs 4,235 tanks, 1,470 vs 32 infantry fighting vehicles, 1,778 vs 1,710 armored personnel carriers, 434 vs 0 self-propelled artillery, 610 vs 0 towed artillery, 572 vs 0 rocket launchers (Iraq vs North Korea).
Iraqi Army 🇮🇶
| Total vehicles | 6505 as of 2026 |
| On order | 115 |
North Korean Army 🇰🇵
| Total vehicles | 6537 as of 2026 |
Iraqi vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 1188 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 1470 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 1778 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 453 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 434 | |
| Towed Artillery | 610 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 572 | |
North Korean vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 4235 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 32 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 1710 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 560 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 0 | |
| Towed Artillery | 0 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 0 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Ground Forces Analysis
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Iraq or North Korea?
North Korea has a larger ground force with 6,537 vehicles compared to Iraq's 6,505 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Iraq or North Korea?
North Korea operates more main battle tanks with 4,235 compared to Iraq's 1,188.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Iraq or North Korea?
Iraq has 1,470 infantry fighting vehicles compared to North Korea's 32.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Iraq or North Korea?
Iraq operates 1,778 APCs compared to North Korea's 1,710.
Which country has more artillery systems, Iraq or North Korea?
Iraq fields 1,616 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to North Korea's 0.