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Navy comparison: Flag of Azerbaijan Azerbaijan vs Flag of Iran Iran

Iran's 77 warships outnumber Azerbaijan's 20 (3.9:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 26 and 120.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Flag of Azerbaijan AzerbaijanWorld #81 2.0
SEAS Index / 100

Iran leads on 4 of 6 categories

Naval ensign of Iran IranWorld #55 6.9
  • 0 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 2
  • 1 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 0
  • 2 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 12
  • 4 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 1
  • 6 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 23
  • 7 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 39
  • 2 Support shipsnot scored 29
  • 4 Other shipsnot scored 14
Azerbaijan Iran Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
Azerbaijan Iran Ratio
Official name Azerbaijani Navy Islamic Republic of Iran Navy
Total ships 26 120 🇮🇷 4.6×
Active ships 26 120 🇮🇷 4.6×
Submarines 0 2 🇮🇷
Principal surface combatants 1 0 🇦🇿
Amphibious ships 2 12 🇮🇷 6.0×
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Patrol boats 6 23 🇮🇷 3.8×
Mine warfare 4 1 🇦🇿 4.0×
Coastal boats 7 39 🇮🇷 5.6×
Auxiliaries 6 43 🇮🇷 7.2×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇦🇿 AzerbaijanPetya-class ×1Polnocny-class ×2
🇮🇷 IranKilo-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Azerbaijan or Iran?
Iran has a larger navy with 77 warships in service compared to Azerbaijan's 20.
Which navy has more submarines, Azerbaijan or Iran?
Iran operates more submarines with 2 compared to Azerbaijan's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Azerbaijan or Iran?
Azerbaijan operates 1 frigates compared to Iran's 0.
How do the Azerbaijan and Iran navies compare in size?
Iran's navy is 3.9 times larger than Azerbaijan's in terms of total ships (77 vs 20).