Army comparison: Japan vs Thailand

Overview

Japan operates 4,516 active military vehicles vs 2,840 for Thailand. Additionally, Japan has 0 and Thailand has 50 vehicles in storage.

The breakdown includes 479 vs 394 tanks, 181 vs 496 infantry fighting vehicles, 2,829 vs 1,050 armored personnel carriers, 193 vs 56 self-propelled artillery, 480 vs 595 towed artillery, 99 vs 15 rocket launchers (Japan vs Thailand).

Japanese Army 🇯🇵

Total vehicles 4516 as of 2026
On order 148

Thai Army 🇹🇭

Total vehicles 2840 as of 2026
In storage 50
On order 202

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

Thai vehicles by category

Vehicle category Total
Main Battle Tank 394
Infantry Fighting Vehicle 496
Armored Personnel Carrier 1050
Light Armoured Vehicle 234
Tank Destroyer 0
Self-Propelled Artillery 56
Towed Artillery 595
Multiple Launch Rocket System 15

Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more armored vehicles, Japan or Thailand?
Japan has a larger ground force with 4,516 vehicles compared to Thailand's 2,840 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Japan or Thailand?
Japan operates more main battle tanks with 479 compared to Thailand's 394.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Japan or Thailand?
Thailand has 496 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Japan's 181.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Japan or Thailand?
Japan operates 2,829 APCs compared to Thailand's 1,050.
Which country has more artillery systems, Japan or Thailand?
Japan fields 772 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Thailand's 666.
How do the Japan and Thailand armies compare in size?
Japan's army is 1.6 times larger than Thailand's in terms of total vehicles (4,516 vs 2,840).