Army comparison: Israel vs North Korea
Overview
North Korea's army fields 6,537 active vehicles — 4.2x Israel's 1,570. Additionally, Israel has 5,918 and North Korea has 0 vehicles in storage.
The breakdown includes 400 vs 4,235 tanks, 0 vs 32 infantry fighting vehicles, 890 vs 1,710 armored personnel carriers, 250 vs 0 self-propelled artillery, 30 vs 0 rocket launchers (Israel vs North Korea).
Israeli Army 🇮🇱
| Total vehicles | 1570 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 5918 |
North Korean Army 🇰🇵
| Total vehicles | 6537 as of 2026 |
Israeli vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 400 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 0 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 890 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 0 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 250 | |
| Towed Artillery | 0 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 30 | |
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 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Israel or North Korea?
North Korea has a larger ground force with 6,537 vehicles compared to Israel's 1,570 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Israel or North Korea?
North Korea operates more main battle tanks with 4,235 compared to Israel's 400.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Israel or North Korea?
North Korea has 32 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Israel's 0.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Israel or North Korea?
North Korea operates 1,710 APCs compared to Israel's 890.
Which country has more artillery systems, Israel or North Korea?
Israel fields 280 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to North Korea's 0.
How do the Israel and North Korea armies compare in size?
North Korea's army is 4.2 times larger than Israel's in terms of total vehicles (6,537 vs 1,570).