Army comparison: Syria vs Turkey
Turkey's army fields 13,201 active vehicles — 25:1 Syria's 526. The breakdown includes 0 vs 2,284 tanks, 1 vs 645 infantry fighting vehicles, 475 vs 6,830 armored personnel carriers, 50 vs 1,045 self-propelled artillery, 0 vs 635 towed artillery, 0 vs 202 rocket launchers (Syria vs Turkey).
Syrian Army 🇸🇾
| Total vehicles | 526 as of 2026 |
Turkish Army 🇹🇷
| Total vehicles | 13201 as of 2026 |
| On order | 562 |
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 | |
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, Syria or Turkey?
Turkey has a larger ground force with 13,201 vehicles compared to Syria's 526 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Syria or Turkey?
Turkey operates more main battle tanks with 2,284 compared to Syria's 0.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Syria or Turkey?
Turkey has 645 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Syria's 1.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Syria or Turkey?
Turkey operates 6,830 APCs compared to Syria's 475.
Which country has more artillery systems, Syria or Turkey?
Turkey fields 1,882 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Syria's 50.
How do the Syria and Turkey armies compare in size?
Turkey's army is 25.1 times larger than Syria's in terms of total vehicles (13,201 vs 526).