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Army comparison: Flag of Russia Russia vs Flag of Sweden Sweden

Force Profile
Russia Sweden
Total vehicles 16,935 (2026) 640 (2026)
In storage 8,360 β€”
On order +50 +667
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison

Vehicles by Category

πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russiaas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 3,460
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 1,950
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 4,869
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 3,045
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 1,742
  • Towed Artillery 670
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 1,199
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Swedenas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 110
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 224
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 280
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 26

Overview

Russia's army fields 16,935 active vehicles β€” 26:1 Sweden's 640. Additionally, Russia has 8,360 and Sweden has 0 vehicles in storage.

The breakdown includes 3,460 vs 110 tanks, 1,950 vs 224 infantry fighting vehicles, 4,869 vs 280 armored personnel carriers, 1,742 vs 26 self-propelled artillery, 670 vs 0 towed artillery, 1,199 vs 0 rocket launchers (Russia vs Sweden).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more armored vehicles, Russia or Sweden?
Russia has a larger ground force with 16,935 vehicles compared to Sweden's 640 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Russia or Sweden?
Russia operates more main battle tanks with 3,460 compared to Sweden's 110.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Russia or Sweden?
Russia has 1,950 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Sweden's 224.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Russia or Sweden?
Russia operates 4,869 APCs compared to Sweden's 280.
Which country has more artillery systems, Russia or Sweden?
Russia fields 3,611 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Sweden's 26.
How do the Russia and Sweden armies compare in size?
Russia's army is 26.5 times larger than Sweden's in terms of total vehicles (16,935 vs 640).