Navy comparison: Australia vs Iran
Iran's 97-ship navy outnumbers Australia's 41 vessels (2.4x advantage). The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 6 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 3 vs 0 destroyers, 8 vs 7 frigates, 0 vs 9 corvettes, 3 vs 24 amphibious ships, 13 vs 21 patrol boats, 4 vs 1 mine warfare ships (Australia vs Iran). Australia's navy is officially the Royal Australian Navy, while Iran's is the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy.
Royal Australian Navy 🇦🇺
| Official Name | Royal Australian Navy |
| Total ships | 41 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 41 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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Australian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 3 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 8 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 13 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 2 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
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, Australia or Iran?
Iran has a larger navy with 97 ships compared to Australia's 41 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Australia or Iran?
Iran operates more submarines with 6 compared to Australia's 6.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Australia or Iran?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Australia's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Australia or Iran?
Australia operates 3 destroyers compared to Iran's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Australia or Iran?
Australia operates 8 frigates compared to Iran's 7.
How do the Australia and Iran navies compare in size?
Iran's navy is 2.4 times larger than Australia's in terms of total ships (97 vs 41).