Navy comparison: Argentina vs Iran
Iran's 97-ship navy outnumbers Argentina's 46 vessels (2.1x advantage). Of these, 43 and 97 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 2 vs 6 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 3 vs 0 destroyers, 0 vs 7 frigates, 6 vs 9 corvettes, 1 vs 24 amphibious ships, 14 vs 21 patrol boats, 0 vs 1 mine warfare ships (Argentina vs Iran). Argentina's navy is officially the Argentine Navy, while Iran's is the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy.
Argentine Navy 🇦🇷
| Official Name | Argentine Navy |
| Total ships | 46 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 43 as of 2025 |
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Islamic Republic of Iran Navy 🇮🇷
| Official Name | Islamic Republic of Iran Navy |
| Total ships | 97 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 97 as of 2025 |
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Argentine ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 3 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 6 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 14 | |
| Amphibious ships | 1 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 18 | |
| Other ships | 1 | |
Iranian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 9 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 21 | |
| Amphibious ships | 24 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 1 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 17 | |
| Other ships | 11 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Argentina or Iran?
Iran has a larger navy with 97 ships compared to Argentina's 46 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Argentina or Iran?
Iran operates more submarines with 6 compared to Argentina's 2.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Argentina or Iran?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Argentina's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Argentina or Iran?
Argentina operates 3 destroyers compared to Iran's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Argentina or Iran?
Iran operates 7 frigates compared to Argentina's 0.
How do the Argentina and Iran navies compare in size?
Iran's navy is 2.1 times larger than Argentina's in terms of total ships (97 vs 46).