Army comparison: Russia vs Sweden
Russia's army fields 16,935 active vehicles — 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).
Russian Army 🇷🇺
| Total vehicles | 16935 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 8360 |
| On order | 50 |
Swedish Army 🇸🇪
| Total vehicles | 640 as of 2026 |
| On order | 667 |
Russian vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 3460 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 1950 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 4869 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 3045 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 1742 | |
| Towed Artillery | 670 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 1199 | |
Swedish vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 110 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 224 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 280 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 0 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 26 | |
| Towed Artillery | 0 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 0 | |
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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).