Army comparison: 
South Korea vs 
United States
United States's army fields 171,065 active vehicles — 13:1 South Korea's 13,232. Additionally, South Korea has 3,400 and United States has 12,800 vehicles in storage.
Force Profile
| South Korea | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Total vehicles | 13,232 (2026) | 171,065 (2026) |
| In storage | 3,400 | 12,800 |
| On order | +720 | +12,602 |
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🇰🇷 South Koreaas of 2026
🇺🇸 United Statesas of 2026
Ground Forces Analysis
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, South Korea or United States?
United States has a larger ground force with 171,065 vehicles compared to South Korea's 13,232 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, South Korea or United States?
United States operates more main battle tanks with 2,666 compared to South Korea's 1,814.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, South Korea or United States?
United States has 7,724 infantry fighting vehicles compared to South Korea's 536.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, South Korea or United States?
United States operates 6,863 APCs compared to South Korea's 3,127.
Which country has more artillery systems, South Korea or United States?
South Korea fields 5,745 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to United States's 4,930.
How do the South Korea and United States armies compare in size?
United States's army is 12.9 times larger than South Korea's in terms of total vehicles (171,065 vs 13,232).