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Force Profile
Iran United States
Total vehicles 6,676 (2026) 171,065 (2026)
In storage — 12,800
On order +800 +12,602
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
🇺🇸 United Statesas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 2,666
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 7,724
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 6,863
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 148,882
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 1,521
  • Towed Artillery 1,878
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 1,531
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more armored vehicles, Iran or United States?
United States has a larger ground force with 171,065 vehicles compared to Iran's 6,676 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, Iran or United States?
United States operates more main battle tanks with 2,666 compared to Iran's 1,513.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, Iran or United States?
United States has 7,724 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Iran's 610.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, Iran or United States?
United States operates 6,863 APCs compared to Iran's 640.
Which country has more artillery systems, Iran or United States?
United States fields 4,930 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Iran's 3,798.
How do the Iran and United States armies compare in size?
United States's army is 25.6 times larger than Iran's in terms of total vehicles (171,065 vs 6,676).