Army comparison: Japan vs North Korea
Overview
Japan operates 4,516 active military vehicles vs 6,537 for North Korea.
The breakdown includes 479 vs 4,235 tanks, 181 vs 32 infantry fighting vehicles, 2,829 vs 1,710 armored personnel carriers, 193 vs 0 self-propelled artillery, 480 vs 0 towed artillery, 99 vs 0 rocket launchers (Japan vs North Korea).
Japanese Army 🇯🇵
| Total vehicles | 4516 as of 2026 |
| On order | 148 |
North Korean Army 🇰🇵
| Total vehicles | 6537 as of 2026 |
Japanese vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 479 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 181 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 2829 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 255 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 193 | |
| Towed Artillery | 480 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 99 | |
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 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Ground Forces Analysis
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Japan or North Korea?
North Korea has a larger ground force with 6,537 vehicles compared to Japan's 4,516 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Japan or North Korea?
North Korea operates more main battle tanks with 4,235 compared to Japan's 479.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Japan or North Korea?
Japan has 181 infantry fighting vehicles compared to North Korea's 32.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Japan or North Korea?
Japan operates 2,829 APCs compared to North Korea's 1,710.
Which country has more artillery systems, Japan or North Korea?
Japan fields 772 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to North Korea's 0.