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Army comparison: Flag of Russia Russia vs Flag of Turkey Turkey

Force Profile
Russia Turkey
Total vehicles 16,935 (2026) 13,201 (2026)
In storage 8,360
On order +50 +562
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison

Vehicles by Category

🇷🇺 Russiaas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 3,460
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 1,950
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 4,869
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 3,045
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 1,742
  • Towed Artillery 670
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 1,199
🇹🇷 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

Russia operates 16,935 active military vehicles vs 13,201 for Turkey. Additionally, Russia has 8,360 and Turkey has 0 vehicles in storage.

The breakdown includes 3,460 vs 2,284 tanks, 1,950 vs 645 infantry fighting vehicles, 4,869 vs 6,830 armored personnel carriers, 1,742 vs 1,045 self-propelled artillery, 670 vs 635 towed artillery, 1,199 vs 202 rocket launchers (Russia vs Turkey).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more armored vehicles, Russia or Turkey?
Russia has a larger ground force with 16,935 vehicles compared to Turkey's 13,201 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Russia or Turkey?
Russia operates more main battle tanks with 3,460 compared to Turkey's 2,284.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Russia or Turkey?
Russia has 1,950 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Turkey's 645.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Russia or Turkey?
Turkey operates 6,830 APCs compared to Russia's 4,869.
Which country has more artillery systems, Russia or Turkey?
Russia fields 3,611 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Turkey's 1,882.