Navy comparison: Greece vs Iran
Greece operates a fleet of 157 ships compared to 97 for Iran. Of these, 154 and 97 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 10 vs 6 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 16 vs 7 frigates, 0 vs 9 corvettes, 26 vs 24 amphibious ships, 10 vs 21 patrol boats, 36 vs 0 coastal boats, 3 vs 1 mine warfare ships (Greece vs Iran). Greece's navy is officially the Hellenic Navy, while Iran's is the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy.
Hellenic Navy 🇬🇷
| Official Name | Hellenic Navy |
| Total ships | 157 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 154 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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Greek ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 10 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 1 | |
| Frigates | 16 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 36 | |
| Patrol boats | 10 | |
| Amphibious ships | 26 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 3 | |
| Cargo ships | 8 | |
| Support ships | 34 | |
| Other ships | 13 | |
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, Greece or Iran?
Greece has a larger navy with 157 ships compared to Iran's 97 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Greece or Iran?
Greece operates more submarines with 10 compared to Iran's 6.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Greece or Iran?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Greece's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Greece or Iran?
Greece operates 16 frigates compared to Iran's 7.
How do the Greece and Iran navies compare in size?
Greece's navy is 1.6 times larger than Iran's in terms of total ships (157 vs 97).