Navy comparison: Egypt vs Iran
Egypt's 320-ship navy outnumbers Iran's 97 vessels (3.3x advantage). Of these, 318 and 97 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 8 vs 6 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 13 vs 7 frigates, 7 vs 9 corvettes, 17 vs 24 amphibious ships, 235 vs 21 patrol boats, 12 vs 1 mine warfare ships (Egypt vs Iran). Egypt's navy is officially the Egyptian Navy, while Iran's is the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy.
Egyptian Navy 🇪🇬
| Official Name | Egyptian Navy |
| Total ships | 320 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 318 as of 2025 |
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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Egyptian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 8 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 13 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 235 | |
| Amphibious ships | 17 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 12 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 21 | |
| 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, Egypt or Iran?
Egypt has a larger navy with 320 ships compared to Iran's 97 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Egypt or Iran?
Egypt operates more submarines with 8 compared to Iran's 6.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Egypt or Iran?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Egypt's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Egypt or Iran?
Egypt operates 13 frigates compared to Iran's 7.
How do the Egypt and Iran navies compare in size?
Egypt's navy is 3.3 times larger than Iran's in terms of total ships (320 vs 97).