Navy comparison: Cyprus vs Iran
Iran's 97-ship navy outnumbers Cyprus's 12 vessels (8.1x advantage). Of these, 11 and 97 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 6 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 7 frigates, 0 vs 9 corvettes, 0 vs 24 amphibious ships, 10 vs 21 patrol boats, 2 vs 0 coastal boats, 0 vs 1 mine warfare ships (Cyprus vs Iran). Cyprus's navy is officially the Cyprus Navy, while Iran's is the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy.
Cyprus Navy 🇨🇾
| Official Name | Cyprus Navy |
| Total ships | 12 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 11 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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Cypriot ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 2 | |
| Patrol boats | 10 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 0 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
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, Cyprus or Iran?
Iran has a larger navy with 97 ships compared to Cyprus's 12 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Cyprus or Iran?
Iran operates more submarines with 6 compared to Cyprus's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Cyprus or Iran?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Cyprus's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Cyprus or Iran?
Iran operates 7 frigates compared to Cyprus's 0.
How do the Cyprus and Iran navies compare in size?
Iran's navy is 8.1 times larger than Cyprus's in terms of total ships (97 vs 12).