Iran
has forged ahead with a Russian partnership while also advancing its
military-industrial capabilities at home.
The values showcased below are all
considered for the final GFP ranking recognized as the "Power Index"
(abbrv: "PwrIndx"). PwrIndx scores are judged on a perfect value of
"0.0000" which is realistically unattainable due to the number of
factors considered per country. Bonuses and penalties are added to each nation
(as needed) while landlocked countries (ex: Austria) are not penalized for lack
of a standing navy though they do suffer penalties for not maintaining a
useful merchant marine force.
A total of 126 countries make up the GFP ranked list. Iran’s PwrIndx: 0.7619, Iran’s
Rank is 23. http://www.globalfirepower.com/countries-listing.asp
MANPOWER
Going beyond military equipment totals and perceived fighting strength is the actual manpower that drives a given military. Wars of attrition favor those with more.
Going beyond military equipment totals and perceived fighting strength is the actual manpower that drives a given military. Wars of attrition favor those with more.
Total Population: 80,840,713
Available Manpower: 46,247,556
Fit for Service: 39,566,497
Reaching Military Age Annually: 1,392,483]
Active Frontline Personnel: 545,000
Active Reserve Personnel: 1,800,000
Available Manpower: 46,247,556
Fit for Service: 39,566,497
Reaching Military Age Annually: 1,392,483]
Active Frontline Personnel: 545,000
Active Reserve Personnel: 1,800,000
LAND SYSTEMS
Tank value includes Main Battle Tanks, light tanks and tank destroyers, either wheeled or tracked. AFV value includes Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) and Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs).
Tank value includes Main Battle Tanks, light tanks and tank destroyers, either wheeled or tracked. AFV value includes Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) and Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs).
Tanks: 1,658
Armored Fighting Vehicles (AFVs): 1,315
Self-Propelled Guns (SPGs): 320
Towed-Artillery: 2,078
Multiple-Launch Rocket Systems (MLRSs): 1,474
Armored Fighting Vehicles (AFVs): 1,315
Self-Propelled Guns (SPGs): 320
Towed-Artillery: 2,078
Multiple-Launch Rocket Systems (MLRSs): 1,474
AIR POWER
Includes both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft from all branches of service.
Includes both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft from all branches of service.
Total Aircraft: 471
Fighters/Interceptors: 137
Fixed-Wing Attack Aircraft: 119
Transport Aircraft: 196
Trainer Aircraft: 78
Helicopters: 123
Attack Helicopters: 12
Fighters/Interceptors: 137
Fixed-Wing Attack Aircraft: 119
Transport Aircraft: 196
Trainer Aircraft: 78
Helicopters: 123
Attack Helicopters: 12
NAVAL POWER
Aircraft Carrier value includes dedicated "helicopter carrier" vessels. Total naval strength includes all known auxiliaries as well.
Aircraft Carrier value includes dedicated "helicopter carrier" vessels. Total naval strength includes all known auxiliaries as well.
Total Naval Strength:
397
Aircraft Carriers: 0
Frigates: 6
Destroyers: 0
Corvettes: 3
Submarines: 32
Coastal Defense Craft: 111
Mine Warfare: 7
Aircraft Carriers: 0
Frigates: 6
Destroyers: 0
Corvettes: 3
Submarines: 32
Coastal Defense Craft: 111
Mine Warfare: 7
RESOURCES (PETROLEUM)
Despite the advances made in battlefield technology, oil remains the lifeblood of any fighting force as well as local economy.
Despite the advances made in battlefield technology, oil remains the lifeblood of any fighting force as well as local economy.
Oil Production: 3,518,000 bbl/day
Oil Consumption: 1,900,000 bbl/day]
Proven Oil Reserves: 154,600,000,000 bbl/day
Oil Consumption: 1,900,000 bbl/day]
Proven Oil Reserves: 154,600,000,000 bbl/day
LOGISTICAL
War is as much a battle of logistics - moving man and machine from points all over - as it is direct combat. Labor Force reflects possible wartime industry strength.
War is as much a battle of logistics - moving man and machine from points all over - as it is direct combat. Labor Force reflects possible wartime industry strength.
Labor Force: 27,720,000
Merchant Marine Strength: 76]
Major Ports and Terminals: 3
Roadway Coverage: 172,927
Railway Coverage: 8,442
Serviceable Airports: 319
Merchant Marine Strength: 76]
Major Ports and Terminals: 3
Roadway Coverage: 172,927
Railway Coverage: 8,442
Serviceable Airports: 319
FINANCIAL (in USD)
Regardless of military strength in numbers, war is still driven by financing as much as any one leader or weapon.
Regardless of military strength in numbers, war is still driven by financing as much as any one leader or weapon.
Defense Budget: $6,300,000,000
External Debt: $15,640,000,000
Reserves of Foreign Exchange and Gold: $68,060,000,000
Purchasing Power Parity: $987,100,000,000
External Debt: $15,640,000,000
Reserves of Foreign Exchange and Gold: $68,060,000,000
Purchasing Power Parity: $987,100,000,000
GEOGRAPHY (in km)
Geographical values primarily figure into a defensive-minded war (i.e. invasion).
Geographical values primarily figure into a defensive-minded war (i.e. invasion).
Square Land Area: 1,648,195 km, 636,371
sq. mi.
Coastline: 2,440 km, 942 mi.
Shared Border: 5,894 km, 2,275 mi.
Waterways: 850 km, 328 mi.
Coastline: 2,440 km, 942 mi.
Shared Border: 5,894 km, 2,275 mi.
Waterways: 850 km, 328 mi.
Partial Sources: CIA.gov, CIA World
Factbook, wikipedia.com, public domain print and media sources and user
contributions. Some values may be estimated when official sources are lacking.
Comments
Iran is the size of Alaska, with a population
close to Germany and a $404 billion GDP.
They have low cost of government and low sovereign debt at about $40
billion. Iran looks fiscally well managed, unlike the US. Their average tariff
is 22%. Iran’s per capita income is low at around $3000 a year. Inflation is
about 30%. There is much for Iranians to dislike about their circumstances, but
they are easily manipulated by their “police state” government that supplies
them with American and Israeli flags to burn.
They are a net exporter due to oil. They have
high unemployment and loads of people of working age. They do keep everybody
busy with education, theocratic discipline and anti-Western protests. They are
the #1 Muslim Nut-Ball Terror sponsor with oppressive politics, bureaucracy,
red tape and corruption. The “clerics” are getting rich. It’s not a good place
for free enterprise. Saudi Arabia is larger in size but their population is only
about 30 million, the same as Iraq and Afghanistan. It’s easy to see why Iran
thinks it can be the dominant power in the Middle East.
Norb Leahy, Dunwoody GA Tea Party Leader
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