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
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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).