Army comparison: Iraq vs Saudi Arabia
Iraq operates 6,505 active military vehicles vs 5,608 for Saudi Arabia. Additionally, Iraq has 0 and Saudi Arabia has 140 vehicles in storage. The breakdown includes 1,188 vs 945 tanks, 1,470 vs 380 infantry fighting vehicles, 1,778 vs 1,190 armored personnel carriers, 434 vs 320 self-propelled artillery, 610 vs 416 towed artillery, 572 vs 257 rocket launchers (Iraq vs Saudi Arabia).
Iraqi Army 🇮🇶
| Total vehicles | 6505 as of 2026 |
| On order | 115 |
Saudi Arabian Army 🇸🇦
| Total vehicles | 5608 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 140 |
| On order | 177 |
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 | |
Saudi Arabian vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 945 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 380 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 1190 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 2100 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 320 | |
| Towed Artillery | 416 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 257 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Iraq or Saudi Arabia?
Iraq has a larger ground force with 6,505 vehicles compared to Saudi Arabia's 5,608 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Iraq or Saudi Arabia?
Iraq operates more main battle tanks with 1,188 compared to Saudi Arabia's 945.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Iraq or Saudi Arabia?
Iraq has 1,470 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Saudi Arabia's 380.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Iraq or Saudi Arabia?
Iraq operates 1,778 APCs compared to Saudi Arabia's 1,190.
Which country has more artillery systems, Iraq or Saudi Arabia?
Iraq fields 1,616 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Saudi Arabia's 993.