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Army comparison: Flag of Iraq Iraq vs Flag of Turkey Turkey

Force Profile
Iraq Turkey
Total vehicles 6,505 (2026) 13,201 (2026)
On order +115 +562
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
🇹🇷 Turkeyas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 2,284
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 645
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 6,830
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 1,560
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 1,045
  • Towed Artillery 635
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 202

Overview

Turkey's army fields 13,201 active vehicles — 2.0:1 Iraq's 6,505.

The breakdown includes 1,188 vs 2,284 tanks, 1,470 vs 645 infantry fighting vehicles, 1,778 vs 6,830 armored personnel carriers, 434 vs 1,045 self-propelled artillery, 610 vs 635 towed artillery, 572 vs 202 rocket launchers (Iraq vs Turkey).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more armored vehicles, Iraq or Turkey?
Turkey has a larger ground force with 13,201 vehicles compared to Iraq's 6,505 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Iraq or Turkey?
Turkey operates more main battle tanks with 2,284 compared to Iraq's 1,188.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Iraq or Turkey?
Iraq has 1,470 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Turkey's 645.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Iraq or Turkey?
Turkey operates 6,830 APCs compared to Iraq's 1,778.
Which country has more artillery systems, Iraq or Turkey?
Turkey fields 1,882 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Iraq's 1,616.
How do the Iraq and Turkey armies compare in size?
Turkey's army is 2.0 times larger than Iraq's in terms of total vehicles (13,201 vs 6,505).