Navy comparison: Finland vs Iran
Finland's 230-ship navy outnumbers Iran's 97 vessels (2.4x advantage). Of these, 200 and 97 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 6 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 7 frigates, 12 vs 9 corvettes, 149 vs 24 amphibious ships, 0 vs 21 patrol boats, 18 vs 1 mine warfare ships (Finland vs Iran). Finland's navy is officially the Finnish Navy, while Iran's is the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy.
Finnish Navy 🇫🇮
| Official Name | Finnish Navy |
| Total ships | 230 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 200 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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Finnish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 12 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 0 | |
| Amphibious ships | 149 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 18 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 40 | |
| Other ships | 11 | |
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, Finland or Iran?
Finland has a larger navy with 230 ships compared to Iran's 97 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Finland or Iran?
Iran operates more submarines with 6 compared to Finland's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Finland or Iran?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Finland's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Finland or Iran?
Iran operates 7 frigates compared to Finland's 0.
How do the Finland and Iran navies compare in size?
Finland's navy is 2.4 times larger than Iran's in terms of total ships (230 vs 97).