Army comparison: Japan vs Vietnam
Japan operates 4,516 active military vehicles vs 7,394 for Vietnam. The breakdown includes 479 vs 1,334 tanks, 181 vs 300 infantry fighting vehicles, 2,829 vs 1,660 armored personnel carriers, 193 vs 180 self-propelled artillery, 480 vs 2,550 towed artillery, 99 vs 750 rocket launchers (Japan vs Vietnam).
Japanese Army 🇯🇵
| Total vehicles | 4516 as of 2026 |
| On order | 148 |
Vietnamese Army 🇻🇳
| Total vehicles | 7394 as of 2026 |
| On order | 20 |
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 | |
Vietnamese vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 1334 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 300 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 1660 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 620 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 180 | |
| Towed Artillery | 2550 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 750 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Japan or Vietnam?
Vietnam has a larger ground force with 7,394 vehicles compared to Japan's 4,516 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Japan or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates more main battle tanks with 1,334 compared to Japan's 479.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Japan or Vietnam?
Vietnam has 300 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Japan's 181.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Japan or Vietnam?
Japan operates 2,829 APCs compared to Vietnam's 1,660.
Which country has more artillery systems, Japan or Vietnam?
Vietnam fields 3,480 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Japan's 772.
How do the Japan and Vietnam armies compare in size?
Vietnam's army is 1.6 times larger than Japan's in terms of total vehicles (7,394 vs 4,516).