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

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.