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Army comparison: Flag of Iraq Iraq vs Flag of Syria Syria

Force Profile
Iraq Syria
Total vehicles 6,505 (2026) 526 (2026)
On order +115 —
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison

Vehicles by Category

🇮🇶 Iraqas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 1,188
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 1,470
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 1,778
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 453
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 434
  • Towed Artillery 610
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 572
🇸🇾 Syriaas of 2026
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 1
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 475
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 50

Overview

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).

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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).