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Army comparison: Flag of Philippines Philippines vs Flag of Taiwan Taiwan

Force Profile
Philippines Taiwan
Total vehicles 1,052 (2026) 5,502 (2026)
On order +32 +188
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison

Vehicles by Category

🇵🇭 Philippinesas of 2026
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 51
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 551
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 154
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 12
  • Towed Artillery 284
🇹🇼 Taiwanas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 990
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 683
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 2,040
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 50
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 295
  • Towed Artillery 1,390
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 54

Overview

Taiwan's army fields 5,502 active vehicles — 5.2:1 Philippines's 1,052.

The breakdown includes 0 vs 990 tanks, 51 vs 683 infantry fighting vehicles, 551 vs 2,040 armored personnel carriers, 12 vs 295 self-propelled artillery, 284 vs 1,390 towed artillery, 0 vs 54 rocket launchers (Philippines vs Taiwan).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more armored vehicles, Philippines or Taiwan?
Taiwan has a larger ground force with 5,502 vehicles compared to Philippines's 1,052 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Philippines or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates more main battle tanks with 990 compared to Philippines's 0.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Philippines or Taiwan?
Taiwan has 683 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Philippines's 51.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Philippines or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates 2,040 APCs compared to Philippines's 551.
Which country has more artillery systems, Philippines or Taiwan?
Taiwan fields 1,739 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Philippines's 296.
How do the Philippines and Taiwan armies compare in size?
Taiwan's army is 5.2 times larger than Philippines's in terms of total vehicles (5,502 vs 1,052).