Navy comparison: France vs Iraq
France's 138-ship navy outnumbers Iraq's 62 vessels (2.2x advantage). Of these, 133 and 62 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 9 vs 0 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 10 vs 0 destroyers, 12 vs 0 frigates, 0 vs 1 corvettes, 3 vs 0 amphibious ships, 26 vs 58 patrol boats, 19 vs 0 mine warfare ships (France vs Iraq). France's navy is officially the French Navy, while Iraq's is the Iraqi Navy.
French Navy 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Navy |
| Total ships | 138 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 133 as of 2025 |
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Iraqi Navy 🇮🇶
| Official Name | Iraqi Navy |
| Total ships | 62 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 62 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 | |
Iraqi ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 1 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 58 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 3 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, France or Iraq?
France has a larger navy with 138 ships compared to Iraq's 62 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, France or Iraq?
France operates more submarines with 9 compared to Iraq's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, France or Iraq?
France has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Iraq's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, France or Iraq?
France operates 10 destroyers compared to Iraq's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, France or Iraq?
France operates 12 frigates compared to Iraq's 0.
How do the France and Iraq navies compare in size?
France's navy is 2.2 times larger than Iraq's in terms of total ships (138 vs 62).