Navy comparison: France vs Iran
France operates a fleet of 138 ships compared to 97 for Iran. Of these, 133 and 97 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 9 vs 6 submarines, 1 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 10 vs 0 destroyers, 12 vs 7 frigates, 0 vs 9 corvettes, 3 vs 24 amphibious ships, 26 vs 21 patrol boats, 19 vs 1 mine warfare ships (France vs Iran). France's navy is officially the French Navy, while Iran's is the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy.
French Navy 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Navy |
| Total ships | 138 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 133 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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French ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 10 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 26 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 19 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 58 | |
| 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, France or Iran?
France has a larger navy with 138 ships compared to Iran's 97 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, France or Iran?
France operates more submarines with 9 compared to Iran's 6.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, France or Iran?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to France's 1.
Which navy has more destroyers, France or Iran?
France operates 10 destroyers compared to Iran's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, France or Iran?
France operates 12 frigates compared to Iran's 7.