Navy comparison: Cuba vs Iran
Overview
Iran's 98-ship navy outnumbers Cuba's 33 vessels (3.0x advantage). Of these, 33 and 97 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 1 vs 6 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 2 vs 8 frigates, 1 vs 9 corvettes, 0 vs 24 amphibious ships, 20 vs 21 patrol boats, 8 vs 1 mine warfare ships (Cuba vs Iran).
Cuba's navy is officially the Cuban Revolutionary Navy, while Iran's is the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy.
Cuban Revolutionary Navy 🇨🇺
| Official Name | Cuban Revolutionary Navy |
| Total ships | 33 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 33 as of 2026 |
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Islamic Republic of Iran Navy 🇮🇷
| Official Name | Islamic Republic of Iran Navy |
| Total ships | 98 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 97 as of 2025 |
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Cuban ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 1 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 2 | |
| Corvettes | 1 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 20 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 8 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 1 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Iranian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 8 | |
| 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, Cuba or Iran?
Iran has a larger navy with 98 ships compared to Cuba's 33 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Cuba or Iran?
Iran operates more submarines with 6 compared to Cuba's 1.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Cuba or Iran?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Cuba's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Cuba or Iran?
Iran operates 8 frigates compared to Cuba's 2.
How do the Cuba and Iran navies compare in size?
Iran's navy is 3.0 times larger than Cuba's in terms of total ships (98 vs 33).