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Force Profile
Japan Taiwan
Total vehicles 4,516 (2026) 5,502 (2026)
On order +148 +188
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison

Vehicles by Category

🇯🇵 Japanas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 479
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 181
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 2,829
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 255
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 193
  • Towed Artillery 480
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 99
🇹🇼 Taiwanas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 990
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 683
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 2,040
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 50
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 295
  • Towed Artillery 1,390
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 54

Overview

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).

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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.