The rise of the tank on the battlefield forever changed how wars were fought. Not only did these weapons of war end the use of cavalry almost overnight, but they also gave birth to the idea that these metal machines could hold off against superior forces with the right tactics and strategies. Tanks haven’t eliminated the need for other ground weapons but are now the go-to for superior force.
32. Germany
- Total tanks: 295
- Total military vehicles: 79,317
- Total artillery: 134
- Total MLRS: 33
31. Spain
- Total tanks: 327
- Total military vehicles: 15,046
- Total artillery:236
- Total MLRS: 0
31. Romania
- Total tanks: 345
- Total military vehicles: 9,990
- Total artillery: 720
- Total MLRS: 225
30. Belarus
- Total tanks: 517
- Total military vehicles: 6,700
- Total artillery: 539
- Total MLRS: 206
29. Japan
- Total tanks: 518
- Total military vehicles: 37,662
- Total artillery: 653
- Total MLRS: 54
28. Poland
- Total tanks: 612
- Total military vehicles: 13,956
- Total artillery: 525
- Total MLRS: 211
27. Thailand
- Total tanks: 648
- Total military vehicles: 14,040
- Total artillery: 639
- Total MLRS: 26
26. Turkmenistan
- Total tanks: 680
- Total military vehicles: 8,312
- Total artillery: 530
- Total MLRS: 160
25. Ethiopia
- Total tanks: 680
- Total military vehicles: 10,028
- Total artillery: 713
- Total MLRS: 79
24. Myanmar
- Total tanks: 705
- Total military vehicles: 8,139
- Total artillery: 2,083
- Total MLRS: 586
23. Iraq
- Total tanks: 848
- Total military vehicles: 39,872
- Total artillery: 1,727
- Total MLRS: 425
22. Azerbaijan
- Total tanks: 920
- Total military vehicles: 29,312
- Total artillery: 594
- Total MLRS: 218
21. Taiwan
- Total tanks: 1,010
- Total military vehicles: 19,868
- Total artillery: 1,420
- Total MLRS: 223
20. Jordan
- Total tanks: 1,365
- Total military vehicles: 24,148
- Total artillery: 283
- Total MLRS: 88
19. Greece
- Total tanks: 1,365
- Total military vehicles: 57,030
- Total artillery: 1,318
- Total MLRS: 152
18. Israel
- Total tanks: 1,370
- Total military vehicles: 43,407
- Total artillery: 950
- Total MLRS: 150
17. Saudi Arabia
- Total tanks: 1,485
- Total military vehicles: 20,694
- Total artillery: 3,253
- Total MLRS: 490
16. Morocco
- Total tanks: 1,564
- Total military vehicles: 13,710
- Total artillery: 871
- Total MLRS: 208
15. Algeria
- Total tanks: 1,632
- Total military vehicles: 35,990
- Total artillery: 707
- Total MLRS: 236
14. Eritrea
- Total tanks: 1,756
- Total military vehicles: 3,512
- Total artillery: 210
- Total MLRS: 219
13. Ukraine
- Total tanks: 1,777
- Total military vehicles: 22,110
- Total artillery: 2,217
- Total MLRS: 491
12. Iran
- Total tanks: 1,996
- Total military vehicles: 65,765
- Total artillery: 2,630
- Total MLRS: 775
11. Vietnam
- Total tanks: 2,029
- Total military vehicles: 18,578
- Total artillery: 880
- Total MLRS: 450
10. Turkey
- Total tanks: 2,231
- Total military vehicles: 55,104
- Total artillery: 2,785
- Total MLRS: 286
9. South Korea
- Total tanks: 2,501
- Total military vehicles: 66,492
- Total artillery: 8,052
- Total MLRS: 581
8. Syria
- Total tanks: 2,720
- Total military vehicles: 14,550
- Total artillery: 2,695
- Total MLRS: 614
7. Pakistan
- Total tanks: 3,742
- Total military vehicles: 50,523
- Total artillery: 3,990
- Total MLRS: 602
6. India
- Total tanks: 4,614
- Total military vehicles: 151,248
- Total artillery: 3,383
- Total MLRS: 702
5. United States
- Total tanks: 4,657
- Total military vehicles: 360,069
- Total artillery: 2,862
- Total MLRS: 694
4. China
- Total tanks: 5,000
- Total military vehicles: 174,300
- Total artillery: 5,284
- Total MLRS: 3,180
3. Egypt
- Total tanks: 5,340
- Total military vehicles: 77,596
- Total artillery: 3,046
- Total MLRS: 1,119
2. North Korea
- Total tanks: 5,845
- Total military vehicles: 24,696
- Total artillery: 9,000
- Total MLRS: 2,920
1. Russia
- Total tanks: 14,777
- Total military vehicles: 161,382
- Total artillery: 14,564
- Total MLRS: 3,065
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