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Army comparison: Flag of South Korea South Korea vs Flag of Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia

Force Profile
South Korea Saudi Arabia
Total vehicles 13,232 (2026) 5,608 (2026)
In storage 3,400 140
On order +720 +177
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison

Vehicles by Category

🇰🇷 South Koreaas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 1,814
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 536
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 3,127
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 2,010
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 2,480
  • Towed Artillery 2,800
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 465
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabiaas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 945
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 380
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 1,190
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 2,100
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 320
  • Towed Artillery 416
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 257

Overview

South Korea's army fields 13,232 active vehicles — 2.4x Saudi Arabia's 5,608. Additionally, South Korea has 3,400 and Saudi Arabia has 140 vehicles in storage.

The breakdown includes 1,814 vs 945 tanks, 536 vs 380 infantry fighting vehicles, 3,127 vs 1,190 armored personnel carriers, 2,480 vs 320 self-propelled artillery, 2,800 vs 416 towed artillery, 465 vs 257 rocket launchers (South Korea vs Saudi Arabia).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more armored vehicles, South Korea or Saudi Arabia?
South Korea has a larger ground force with 13,232 vehicles compared to Saudi Arabia's 5,608 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, South Korea or Saudi Arabia?
South Korea operates more main battle tanks with 1,814 compared to Saudi Arabia's 945.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, South Korea or Saudi Arabia?
South Korea has 536 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Saudi Arabia's 380.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, South Korea or Saudi Arabia?
South Korea operates 3,127 APCs compared to Saudi Arabia's 1,190.
Which country has more artillery systems, South Korea or Saudi Arabia?
South Korea fields 5,745 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Saudi Arabia's 993.
How do the South Korea and Saudi Arabia armies compare in size?
South Korea's army is 2.4 times larger than Saudi Arabia's in terms of total vehicles (13,232 vs 5,608).