Navy comparison: Germany vs Iran
Germany operates a fleet of 71 ships compared to 97 for Iran. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 6 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 11 vs 7 frigates, 5 vs 9 corvettes, 0 vs 24 amphibious ships, 10 vs 21 patrol boats, 12 vs 1 mine warfare ships (Germany vs Iran). Germany's navy is officially the German Navy, while Iran's is the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy.
German Navy 🇩🇪
| Official Name | German Navy |
| Total ships | 71 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 71 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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German ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 11 | |
| Corvettes | 5 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 10 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 12 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 20 | |
| Other ships | 7 | |
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, Germany or Iran?
Iran has a larger navy with 97 ships compared to Germany's 71 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Germany or Iran?
Iran operates more submarines with 6 compared to Germany's 6.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Germany or Iran?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Germany's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Germany or Iran?
Germany operates 11 frigates compared to Iran's 7.