Army comparison: South Korea vs Philippines
South Korea's army fields 13,232 active vehicles — 13:1 Philippines's 1,052. Additionally, South Korea has 3,400 and Philippines has 0 vehicles in storage. The breakdown includes 1,814 vs 0 tanks, 536 vs 51 infantry fighting vehicles, 3,127 vs 551 armored personnel carriers, 2,480 vs 12 self-propelled artillery, 2,800 vs 284 towed artillery, 465 vs 0 rocket launchers (South Korea vs Philippines).
South Korean Army 🇰🇷
| Total vehicles | 13232 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 3400 |
| On order | 720 |
Philippine Army 🇵🇭
| Total vehicles | 1052 as of 2026 |
| On order | 32 |
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 | |
Philippine vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 0 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 51 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 551 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 154 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 12 | |
| Towed Artillery | 284 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 0 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, South Korea or Philippines?
South Korea has a larger ground force with 13,232 vehicles compared to Philippines's 1,052 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, South Korea or Philippines?
South Korea operates more main battle tanks with 1,814 compared to Philippines's 0.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, South Korea or Philippines?
South Korea has 536 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Philippines's 51.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, South Korea or Philippines?
South Korea operates 3,127 APCs compared to Philippines's 551.
Which country has more artillery systems, South Korea or Philippines?
South Korea fields 5,745 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Philippines's 296.
How do the South Korea and Philippines armies compare in size?
South Korea's army is 12.6 times larger than Philippines's in terms of total vehicles (13,232 vs 1,052).