Navy comparison: Canada vs Iran
Canada operates a fleet of 159 ships compared to 97 for Iran. Of these, 66 and 97 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 16 vs 6 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 15 vs 0 destroyers, 12 vs 7 frigates, 0 vs 9 corvettes, 0 vs 24 amphibious ships, 26 vs 21 patrol boats, 12 vs 0 coastal boats, 0 vs 1 mine warfare ships (Canada vs Iran). Canada's navy is officially the Royal Canadian Navy, while Iran's is the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy.
Royal Canadian Navy 🇨🇦
| Official Name | Royal Canadian Navy |
| Total ships | 159 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 66 as of 2026 |
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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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Canadian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 16 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 15 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 12 | |
| Patrol boats | 26 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 36 | |
| Other ships | 42 | |
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, Canada or Iran?
Canada has a larger navy with 159 ships compared to Iran's 97 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Canada or Iran?
Canada operates more submarines with 16 compared to Iran's 6.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Canada or Iran?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Canada's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Canada or Iran?
Canada operates 15 destroyers compared to Iran's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Canada or Iran?
Canada operates 12 frigates compared to Iran's 7.
How do the Canada and Iran navies compare in size?
Canada's navy is 1.6 times larger than Iran's in terms of total ships (159 vs 97).