Army comparison: Saudi Arabia vs Turkey
Overview
Turkey's army fields 13,201 active vehicles — 2.4x Saudi Arabia's 5,608. Additionally, Saudi Arabia has 140 and Turkey has 0 vehicles in storage.
The breakdown includes 945 vs 2,284 tanks, 380 vs 645 infantry fighting vehicles, 1,190 vs 6,830 armored personnel carriers, 320 vs 1,045 self-propelled artillery, 416 vs 635 towed artillery, 257 vs 202 rocket launchers (Saudi Arabia vs Turkey).
Saudi Arabian Army 🇸🇦
| Total vehicles | 5608 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 140 |
| On order | 177 |
Turkish Army 🇹🇷
| Total vehicles | 13201 as of 2026 |
| On order | 562 |
Saudi Arabian vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 945 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 380 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 1190 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 2100 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 320 | |
| Towed Artillery | 416 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 257 | |
Turkish vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 2284 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 645 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 6830 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 1560 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 1045 | |
| Towed Artillery | 635 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 202 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Saudi Arabia or Turkey?
Turkey has a larger ground force with 13,201 vehicles compared to Saudi Arabia's 5,608 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Saudi Arabia or Turkey?
Turkey operates more main battle tanks with 2,284 compared to Saudi Arabia's 945.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Saudi Arabia or Turkey?
Turkey has 645 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Saudi Arabia's 380.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Saudi Arabia or Turkey?
Turkey operates 6,830 APCs compared to Saudi Arabia's 1,190.
Which country has more artillery systems, Saudi Arabia or Turkey?
Turkey fields 1,882 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Saudi Arabia's 993.
How do the Saudi Arabia and Turkey armies compare in size?
Turkey's army is 2.4 times larger than Saudi Arabia's in terms of total vehicles (13,201 vs 5,608).