Army comparison: Russia vs Syria
Russia's army fields 16,935 active vehicles — 32:1 Syria's 526. Additionally, Russia has 8,360 and Syria has 0 vehicles in storage. The breakdown includes 3,460 vs 0 tanks, 1,950 vs 1 infantry fighting vehicles, 4,869 vs 475 armored personnel carriers, 1,742 vs 50 self-propelled artillery, 670 vs 0 towed artillery, 1,199 vs 0 rocket launchers (Russia vs Syria).
Russian Army 🇷🇺
| Total vehicles | 16935 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 8360 |
| On order | 50 |
Syrian Army 🇸🇾
| Total vehicles | 526 as of 2026 |
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 | |
Syrian vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 0 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 1 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 475 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 0 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 50 | |
| Towed Artillery | 0 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 0 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Russia or Syria?
Russia has a larger ground force with 16,935 vehicles compared to Syria's 526 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Russia or Syria?
Russia operates more main battle tanks with 3,460 compared to Syria's 0.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Russia or Syria?
Russia has 1,950 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Syria's 1.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Russia or Syria?
Russia operates 4,869 APCs compared to Syria's 475.
Which country has more artillery systems, Russia or Syria?
Russia fields 3,611 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Syria's 50.
How do the Russia and Syria armies compare in size?
Russia's army is 32.2 times larger than Syria's in terms of total vehicles (16,935 vs 526).