Army comparison: Japan vs Taiwan
Japan operates 4,516 active military vehicles vs 5,502 for Taiwan. The breakdown includes 479 vs 990 tanks, 181 vs 683 infantry fighting vehicles, 2,829 vs 2,040 armored personnel carriers, 193 vs 295 self-propelled artillery, 480 vs 1,390 towed artillery, 99 vs 54 rocket launchers (Japan vs Taiwan).
Japanese Army 🇯🇵
| Total vehicles | 4516 as of 2026 |
| On order | 148 |
Taiwanese Army 🇹🇼
| Total vehicles | 5502 as of 2026 |
| On order | 188 |
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 | |
Taiwanese vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 990 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 683 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 2040 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 50 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 295 | |
| Towed Artillery | 1390 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 54 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Japan or Taiwan?
Taiwan has a larger ground force with 5,502 vehicles compared to Japan's 4,516 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Japan or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates more main battle tanks with 990 compared to Japan's 479.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Japan or Taiwan?
Taiwan has 683 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Japan's 181.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Japan or Taiwan?
Japan operates 2,829 APCs compared to Taiwan's 2,040.
Which country has more artillery systems, Japan or Taiwan?
Taiwan fields 1,739 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Japan's 772.