Iran vs Saudi Arabia
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Military power of Iran & Saudi Arabia
| Country: | Iran (IR) | Saudi Arabia (SA) |
|---|---|---|
| Capital: | Tehran | Riyadh |
| Population: | 78 192 200 | 30 770 375 |
| Area: | 1 648 195 km2 | 2 149 690 km2 |
| More: | Iran military forces description | Saudi Arabia military forces description |
Military expenditures
 IR |  SA | |
|---|---|---|
| Military budget: | 14 billion $ | 63,7 billion $ |
| Percent of GDP: | 2,5% | 10% |
Manpower
| IR | SA | |
|---|---|---|
| Active personnel: | 550 000 | 230 000 |
| Reserve personnel: | 350 000 | 325 000 |
| Available for military: | 23 619 215 | 8 240 714 |
Land Forces
| IR | SA | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanks: | 2 531 | 1 142 | |
| Armoured fighting vehicles: | 1 625 | 9 096 | |
| Total artillery: | 4 096 | 757 | |
| Self-propelled artillery: | 570 | 474 | |
| Rocket artillery: | 1 438 | 122 |
Air Forces
| IR | SA | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total aircraft: | 850 | 855 | |
| Fighter aircraft: | 130 | 62 | |
| Multirole aircraf: | 73 | 54 | |
| Attack aircraft: | 52 | 168 | |
| Helicopters: | 324 | 341 |
Navy
| IR | SA | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total naval: | 406 | 27 | |
| Aircraftcarriers: | 0 | 0 | |
| Destroyers: | 0 | 0 | |
| Frigates: | 6 | 7 | |
| Corvettes: | 3 | 4 | |
| Submarines: | 40 | 0 |
Military service
Iran
18 years of age for compulsory military service; 16 years of age for volunteers; 17 years of age for Law Enforcement Forces; 15 years of age for Basij Forces (Popular Mobilization Army); conscript military service obligation is 18 months; women exempt from military service.
Saudi Arabia
17 is the legal minimum age for voluntary military service; no conscription.