GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

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

Iran's 143-ship navy outnumbers Azerbaijan's 26 vessels (5.5:1 advantage). Of these, 26 and 112 are in active service respectively.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Flag of Azerbaijan AzerbaijanWorld #80 2.0
SEAS Index / 100

Iran leads on 4 of 6 categories

Naval ensign of Iran IranWorld #57 6.9
  • 0 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 2
  • 1 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 0
  • 2 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 9
  • 4 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 1
  • 6 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 46
  • 7 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 15
  • 2 Support shipsnot scored 16
  • 4 Other shipsnot scored 23
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 26 143 🇮🇷 5.5×
Active ships 26 112 🇮🇷 4.3×
Submarines 0 2 🇮🇷
Principal surface combatants 1 0 🇦🇿
Amphibious ships 2 9 🇮🇷 4.5×
Show full breakdown · 4 more rowsHide the 4 extra rows
Patrol boats 6 46 🇮🇷 7.7×
Mine warfare 4 1 🇦🇿 4.0×
Coastal boats 7 15 🇮🇷 2.1×
Auxiliaries 6 39 🇮🇷 6.5×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇦🇿 AzerbaijanPetya-class ×1Polnocny-class ×2
🇮🇷 IranKilo-class ×2
Explore this matchup
Go deeper · same matchup, other lenses
Military strength Air forces Armies
Change opponent
Azerbaijan vsQatarJordanKuwaitOmanPhilippines
Iran vsIsraelUnited StatesSaudi ArabiaIndonesiaUnited Arab Emirates

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Azerbaijan or Iran?
Iran has a larger navy with 143 ships compared to Azerbaijan's 26 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Azerbaijan or Iran?
Iran operates more submarines with 4 compared to Azerbaijan's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Azerbaijan or Iran?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Azerbaijan's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Azerbaijan or Iran?
Iran operates 8 frigates compared to Azerbaijan's 1.
How do the Azerbaijan and Iran navies compare in size?
Iran's navy is 5.5 times larger than Azerbaijan's in terms of total ships (143 vs 26).