Brazil vs Vietnam
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Military power of Brazil & Vietnam
| Country: | Brazil (BR) | Vietnam (VN) |
|---|---|---|
| Capital: | Brasília | Hanoi |
| Population: | 204 451 000 | 92 700 000 |
| Area: | 8 515 767 km2 | 332 698 km2 |
| More: | Brazil military forces description | Vietnam military forces description |
Military expenditures
 BR |  VN | |
|---|---|---|
| Military budget: | 22,8 billion $ | 5 billion $ |
| Percent of GDP: | 1,3% | 2,4% |
Manpower
| BR | VN | |
|---|---|---|
| Active personnel: | 318 480 | 482 000 |
| Reserve personnel: | 1 340 000 | 3 000 000 |
| Available for military: | 53 350 703 | 30 000 000 |
Land Forces
| BR | VN | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanks: | 469 | 1 509 | |
| Armoured fighting vehicles: | 1 769 | 2 380 | |
| Total artillery: | 956 | 2 524 | |
| Self-propelled artillery: | 212 | 280 | |
| Rocket artillery: | 198 | 1 094 |
Air Forces
| BR | VN | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total aircraft: | 749 | 274 | |
| Fighter aircraft: | 47 | 37 | |
| Multirole aircraf: | 0 | 24 | |
| Attack aircraft: | 78 | 36 | |
| Helicopters: | 249 | 145 |
Navy
| BR | VN | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total naval: | 108 | 173 | |
| Aircraftcarriers: | 1 | 0 | |
| Destroyers: | 0 | 0 | |
| Frigates: | 8 | 7 | |
| Corvettes: | 3 | 23 | |
| Submarines: | 5 | 6 |
Military service
Brazil
18-45 years of age for compulsory military service; conscript service obligation is 10-12 months; 17-45 years of age for voluntary service; an increasing percentage of the ranks are "long-service" volunteer professionals; women were allowed to serve in the armed forces beginning in early 1980s when the Brazilian Army became the first army in South America to accept women into career ranks; women serve in Navy and Air Force only in Women's Reserve Corps.
Vietnam
18-25 years of age for male compulsory and voluntary military service; females may volunteer for active duty military service; conscription typically takes place twice annually and service obligation is 18 months (Army, Air Defense), 2 years (Navy and Air Force); 18-45 years of age (male) or 18-40 years of age (female) for Militia Force or Self Defense Force service; males may enroll in military schools at age 17.