Army comparison: Israel vs South Africa
Overview
Israel operates 1,570 active military vehicles vs 2,043 for South Africa. Additionally, Israel has 5,918 and South Africa has 2,442 vehicles in storage.
The breakdown includes 400 vs 200 tanks, 0 vs 608 infantry fighting vehicles, 890 vs 1,070 armored personnel carriers, 250 vs 52 self-propelled artillery, 0 vs 72 towed artillery, 30 vs 35 rocket launchers (Israel vs South Africa).
Israeli Army 🇮🇱
| Total vehicles | 1570 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 5918 |
South African Army 🇿🇦
| Total vehicles | 2043 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 2442 |
| On order | 232 |
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 | |
South African vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 200 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 608 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 1070 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 6 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 52 | |
| Towed Artillery | 72 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 35 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Israel or South Africa?
South Africa has a larger ground force with 2,043 vehicles compared to Israel's 1,570 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Israel or South Africa?
Israel operates more main battle tanks with 400 compared to South Africa's 200.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Israel or South Africa?
South Africa has 608 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Israel's 0.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Israel or South Africa?
South Africa operates 1,070 APCs compared to Israel's 890.
Which country has more artillery systems, Israel or South Africa?
Israel fields 280 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to South Africa's 159.