Army comparison: North Korea vs Vietnam
Overview
North Korea operates 6,537 active military vehicles vs 7,394 for Vietnam.
The breakdown includes 4,235 vs 1,334 tanks, 32 vs 300 infantry fighting vehicles, 1,710 vs 1,660 armored personnel carriers, 0 vs 180 self-propelled artillery, 0 vs 2,550 towed artillery, 0 vs 750 rocket launchers (North Korea vs Vietnam).
North Korean Army 🇰🇵
| Total vehicles | 6537 as of 2026 |
Vietnamese Army 🇻🇳
| Total vehicles | 7394 as of 2026 |
| On order | 20 |
North Korean vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 4235 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 32 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 1710 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 560 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 0 | |
| Towed Artillery | 0 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 0 | |
Vietnamese vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 1334 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 300 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 1660 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 620 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 180 | |
| Towed Artillery | 2550 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 750 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Ground Forces Analysis
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, North Korea or Vietnam?
Vietnam has a larger ground force with 7,394 vehicles compared to North Korea's 6,537 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, North Korea or Vietnam?
North Korea operates more main battle tanks with 4,235 compared to Vietnam's 1,334.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, North Korea or Vietnam?
Vietnam has 300 infantry fighting vehicles compared to North Korea's 32.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, North Korea or Vietnam?
North Korea operates 1,710 APCs compared to Vietnam's 1,660.
Which country has more artillery systems, North Korea or Vietnam?
Vietnam fields 3,480 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to North Korea's 0.