Army comparison: Iraq vs Syria
Iraq's army fields 6,505 active vehicles — 12:1 Syria's 526. The breakdown includes 1,188 vs 0 tanks, 1,470 vs 1 infantry fighting vehicles, 1,778 vs 475 armored personnel carriers, 434 vs 50 self-propelled artillery, 610 vs 0 towed artillery, 572 vs 0 rocket launchers (Iraq vs Syria).
Iraqi Army 🇮🇶
| Total vehicles | 6505 as of 2026 |
| On order | 115 |
Syrian Army 🇸🇾
| Total vehicles | 526 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 | |
Syrian vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 0 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 1 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 475 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 0 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 50 | |
| Towed Artillery | 0 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 0 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Iraq or Syria?
Iraq has a larger ground force with 6,505 vehicles compared to Syria's 526 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Iraq or Syria?
Iraq operates more main battle tanks with 1,188 compared to Syria's 0.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Iraq or Syria?
Iraq has 1,470 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Syria's 1.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Iraq or Syria?
Iraq operates 1,778 APCs compared to Syria's 475.
Which country has more artillery systems, Iraq or Syria?
Iraq fields 1,616 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Syria's 50.
How do the Iraq and Syria armies compare in size?
Iraq's army is 12.4 times larger than Syria's in terms of total vehicles (6,505 vs 526).