Iran might have more soldiers, but Israel is far ahead in technology. While Iran may possess a significant number of missiles, Israel boasts one of the best air defense systems in the world. According to Global Firepower's military rankings, Iran ranks 14th, and Israel is at the 17th position globally.
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Israel's Tanks and Artillery: A Comparison with Iran
Iran has a total of 1,996 tanks, with 1,397 ready for battle. In comparison, Israel has 1,370 tanks, of which 1,096 are combat-ready. Iran owns 65,765 military vehicles, with over 46,000 active, while Israel possesses 43,407 military vehicles, with 34,736 active.
When it comes to self-propelled artillery, Iran has 580 units, with 406 in active service, while the rest are in storage. Contrarily, Israel has 650 self-propelled artillery units, with 540 ready for combat. In terms of towed artillery, Iran has 2,050 compared to Israel's 300. Iran owns 775 multi-launch rocket systems (MLRS), whereas Israel has only 150.
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Iran's Active Soldiers vs. Israel's Reserve Forces
Iran has a total of 1.18 million soldiers compared to Israel's 670,000. Iran has 610,000 active soldiers, while Israel has 170,000. Additionally, Iran's reserve military force includes 350,000 personnel, whereas Israel's reserves number 465,000. Iran's paramilitary forces consist of 220,000 personnel, while Israel has only 35,000.
More Soldiers in Israel Compared to Iran
Iran's air force comprises 42,000 personnel, while Israel's includes 89,000. As for ground soldiers, Iran has 350,000 compared to Israel's 526,000. Navy personnel amount to 18,500 for Iran and 19,500 for Israel.
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Israel's Air Force Superior to Iran's
Iran's air force has 551 reserve aircraft, with 358 in active status. Israel, on the other hand, has 612 reserve aircraft and 490 active ones. Iran possesses 186 fighter jets, with 121 combat-ready. Israel, in comparison, owns 241 fighter jets, with 193 always ready for action.
Iran has 86 transport planes, of which 56 are active, while Israel has 12, with 10 active and two in reserve. Iran's trainer aircraft total 102, but Israel has 155. Regarding helicopters, Iran has 129, with 84 ready for operations, whereas Israel has 146, with 117 active. Iran owns 13 attack helicopters, and Israel has 48.
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Naval Strength of Israel and Iran
Iran possesses 101 naval assets compared to Israel's 67. Neither country has an aircraft carrier or helicopter carrier, nor do they have destroyers. Iran has seven frigates, none of which Israel has. Iran's naval force includes three corvettes, while Israel has seven. Iran operates 19 submarines compared to Israel's five. Additionally, Iran has 21 patrol vessels, while Israel boasts 45.
