Army comparison: Japan vs South Korea
Japanese Army 🇯🇵
| Total vehicles | 4516 as of 2026 |
| On order | 148 |
South Korean Army 🇰🇷
| Total vehicles | 13232 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 3400 |
| On order | 720 |
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 | |
South Korean vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 1814 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 536 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 3127 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 2010 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 2480 | |
| Towed Artillery | 2800 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 465 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Japan or South Korea?
South Korea has a larger ground force with 13,232 vehicles compared to Japan's 4,516 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Japan or South Korea?
South Korea operates more main battle tanks with 1,814 compared to Japan's 479.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Japan or South Korea?
South Korea has 536 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Japan's 181.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Japan or South Korea?
South Korea operates 3,127 APCs compared to Japan's 2,829.
Which country has more artillery systems, Japan or South Korea?
South Korea fields 5,745 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Japan's 772.
How do the Japan and South Korea armies compare in size?
South Korea's army is 2.9 times larger than Japan's in terms of total vehicles (13,232 vs 4,516).