5 Countries with the Most Battle Tanks in Asia

This article looks at 5 countries with the most battle tanks in Asia. You can read our detailed analysis on the some of the best tanks in the world in modern times by heading over to the 15 Countries with the Most Battle Tanks in Asia.

5. Syria

Tanks: 2,720

Syria had close to 5,000 battle tanks in 2008 before the Civil War that ravaged the country. During the conflict, the Syrian armed forces suffered heavy losses, which included an estimated 2,000 tanks getting destroyed. Most of Syria’s combat vehicles are of Soviet and Chinese origin. The 2,720 tanks currently in Damascus’ arsenal mainly comprise the Type-55, Type-62, and Type-72 versions.