Navy comparison: Chile vs Iran
Chile operates a fleet of 73 ships compared to 97 for Iran. Of these, 72 and 97 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 4 vs 6 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 8 vs 7 frigates, 0 vs 9 corvettes, 4 vs 24 amphibious ships, 22 vs 21 patrol boats, 19 vs 0 coastal boats, 0 vs 1 mine warfare ships (Chile vs Iran). Chile's navy is officially the Chilean Navy, while Iran's is the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy.
Chilean Navy 🇨🇱
| Official Name | Chilean Navy |
| Total ships | 73 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 72 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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Chilean ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 4 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 8 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 19 | |
| Patrol boats | 22 | |
| Amphibious ships | 4 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 13 | |
| 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, Chile or Iran?
Iran has a larger navy with 97 ships compared to Chile's 73 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Chile or Iran?
Iran operates more submarines with 6 compared to Chile's 4.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Chile or Iran?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Chile's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Chile or Iran?
Chile operates 8 frigates compared to Iran's 7.