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Army comparison: Flag of South Korea South Korea vs Flag of Taiwan Taiwan

Force Profile
South Korea Taiwan
Total vehicles 13,232 (2026) 5,502 (2026)
In storage 3,400 —
On order +720 +188
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison

Vehicles by Category

🇰🇷 South Koreaas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 1,814
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 536
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 3,127
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 2,010
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 2,480
  • Towed Artillery 2,800
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 465
🇹🇼 Taiwanas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 990
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 683
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 2,040
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 50
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 295
  • Towed Artillery 1,390
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 54

Overview

South Korea's army fields 13,232 active vehicles — 2.4:1 Taiwan's 5,502. Additionally, South Korea has 3,400 and Taiwan has 0 vehicles in storage.

The breakdown includes 1,814 vs 990 tanks, 536 vs 683 infantry fighting vehicles, 3,127 vs 2,040 armored personnel carriers, 2,480 vs 295 self-propelled artillery, 2,800 vs 1,390 towed artillery, 465 vs 54 rocket launchers (South Korea vs Taiwan).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more armored vehicles, South Korea or Taiwan?
South Korea has a larger ground force with 13,232 vehicles compared to Taiwan's 5,502 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, South Korea or Taiwan?
South Korea operates more main battle tanks with 1,814 compared to Taiwan's 990.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, South Korea or Taiwan?
Taiwan has 683 infantry fighting vehicles compared to South Korea's 536.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, South Korea or Taiwan?
South Korea operates 3,127 APCs compared to Taiwan's 2,040.
Which country has more artillery systems, South Korea or Taiwan?
South Korea fields 5,745 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Taiwan's 1,739.
How do the South Korea and Taiwan armies compare in size?
South Korea's army is 2.4 times larger than Taiwan's in terms of total vehicles (13,232 vs 5,502).