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Army comparison: Flag of Iran Iran vs Flag of Turkey Turkey

Force Profile
Iran Turkey
Total vehicles 6,676 (2026) 13,201 (2026)
On order +800 +562
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison

Vehicles by Category

🇮🇷 Iranas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 1,513
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 610
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 640
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 115
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 292
  • Towed Artillery 2,030
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 1,476
🇹🇷 Turkeyas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 2,284
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 645
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 6,830
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 1,560
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 1,045
  • Towed Artillery 635
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 202

Overview

Iran operates 6,676 active military vehicles vs 13,201 for Turkey.

The breakdown includes 1,513 vs 2,284 tanks, 610 vs 645 infantry fighting vehicles, 640 vs 6,830 armored personnel carriers, 292 vs 1,045 self-propelled artillery, 2,030 vs 635 towed artillery, 1,476 vs 202 rocket launchers (Iran vs Turkey).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more armored vehicles, Iran or Turkey?
Turkey has a larger ground force with 13,201 vehicles compared to Iran's 6,676 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Iran or Turkey?
Turkey operates more main battle tanks with 2,284 compared to Iran's 1,513.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Iran or Turkey?
Turkey has 645 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Iran's 610.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Iran or Turkey?
Turkey operates 6,830 APCs compared to Iran's 640.
Which country has more artillery systems, Iran or Turkey?
Iran fields 3,798 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Turkey's 1,882.
How do the Iran and Turkey armies compare in size?
Turkey's army is 2.0 times larger than Iran's in terms of total vehicles (13,201 vs 6,676).