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

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.