Army comparison: Sudan vs South Africa
Overview
Sudan's army fields 5,915 active vehicles — 2.9x South Africa's 2,043. Additionally, Sudan has 0 and South Africa has 2,442 vehicles in storage.
The breakdown includes 1,055 vs 200 tanks, 420 vs 608 infantry fighting vehicles, 1,030 vs 1,070 armored personnel carriers, 100 vs 52 self-propelled artillery, 1,150 vs 72 towed artillery, 770 vs 35 rocket launchers (Sudan vs South Africa).
Sudanese Army 🇸🇩
| Total vehicles | 5915 as of 2026 |
South African Army 🇿🇦
| Total vehicles | 2043 as of 2026 |
| In storage | 2442 |
| On order | 232 |
Sudanese vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 1055 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 420 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 1030 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 1390 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 100 | |
| Towed Artillery | 1150 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 770 | |
South African vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 200 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 608 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 1070 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 6 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 52 | |
| Towed Artillery | 72 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 35 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Sudan or South Africa?
Sudan has a larger ground force with 5,915 vehicles compared to South Africa's 2,043 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Sudan or South Africa?
Sudan operates more main battle tanks with 1,055 compared to South Africa's 200.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Sudan or South Africa?
South Africa has 608 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Sudan's 420.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Sudan or South Africa?
South Africa operates 1,070 APCs compared to Sudan's 1,030.
Which country has more artillery systems, Sudan or South Africa?
Sudan fields 2,020 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to South Africa's 159.
How do the Sudan and South Africa armies compare in size?
Sudan's army is 2.9 times larger than South Africa's in terms of total vehicles (5,915 vs 2,043).