Army comparison: South Korea vs Turkey
South Korea operates 13,232 active military vehicles vs 13,201 for Turkey. Additionally, South Korea has 3,400 and Turkey has 0 vehicles in storage. The breakdown includes 1,814 vs 2,284 tanks, 536 vs 645 infantry fighting vehicles, 3,127 vs 6,830 armored personnel carriers, 2,480 vs 1,045 self-propelled artillery, 2,800 vs 635 towed artillery, 465 vs 202 rocket launchers (South Korea vs Turkey).
South Korean Army 🇰🇷
| Total vehicles | 13232 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 3400 |
| On order | 720 |
Turkish Army 🇹🇷
| Total vehicles | 13201 as of 2026 |
| On order | 562 |
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 | |
Turkish vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 2284 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 645 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 6830 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 1560 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 1045 | |
| Towed Artillery | 635 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 202 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, South Korea or Turkey?
South Korea has a larger ground force with 13,232 vehicles compared to Turkey's 13,201 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, South Korea or Turkey?
Turkey operates more main battle tanks with 2,284 compared to South Korea's 1,814.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, South Korea or Turkey?
Turkey has 645 infantry fighting vehicles compared to South Korea's 536.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, South Korea or Turkey?
Turkey operates 6,830 APCs compared to South Korea's 3,127.
Which country has more artillery systems, South Korea or Turkey?
South Korea fields 5,745 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Turkey's 1,882.