Navy comparison: Brazil vs Iran
Brazil operates a fleet of 76 ships compared to 97 for Iran. Of these, 68 and 97 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 7 vs 6 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 12 vs 7 frigates, 0 vs 9 corvettes, 3 vs 24 amphibious ships, 24 vs 21 patrol boats, 5 vs 1 mine warfare ships (Brazil vs Iran). Brazil's navy is officially the Brazilian Navy, while Iran's is the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy.
Brazilian Navy 🇧🇷
| Official Name | Brazilian Navy |
| Total ships | 76 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 68 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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Brazilian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 7 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 24 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 5 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 12 | |
| Other ships | 13 | |
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, Brazil or Iran?
Iran has a larger navy with 97 ships compared to Brazil's 76 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Brazil or Iran?
Brazil operates more submarines with 7 compared to Iran's 6.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Brazil or Iran?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Brazil's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Brazil or Iran?
Brazil operates 12 frigates compared to Iran's 7.