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Army comparison: Flag of Syria Syria vs Flag of Turkey Turkey

Force Profile
Syria Turkey
Total vehicles 526 (2026) 13,201 (2026)
On order β€” +562
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison

Vehicles by Category

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡Ύ Syriaas of 2026
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 1
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 475
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 50
πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡· 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

Turkey's army fields 13,201 active vehicles β€” 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).

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).