Navy comparison: Indonesia vs Iran
Indonesia's 333-ship navy outnumbers Iran's 97 vessels (3.4x advantage). Of these, 326 and 97 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 4 vs 6 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 9 vs 7 frigates, 46 vs 9 corvettes, 36 vs 24 amphibious ships, 187 vs 21 patrol boats, 13 vs 1 mine warfare ships (Indonesia vs Iran). Indonesia's navy is officially the Indonesian Navy, while Iran's is the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy.
Indonesian Navy 🇮🇩
| Official Name | Indonesian Navy |
| Total ships | 333 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 326 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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Indonesian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 4 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 46 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 187 | |
| Amphibious ships | 36 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 13 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 36 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
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, Indonesia or Iran?
Indonesia has a larger navy with 333 ships compared to Iran's 97 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Indonesia or Iran?
Iran operates more submarines with 6 compared to Indonesia's 4.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Indonesia or Iran?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Indonesia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Indonesia or Iran?
Indonesia operates 9 frigates compared to Iran's 7.
How do the Indonesia and Iran navies compare in size?
Indonesia's navy is 3.4 times larger than Iran's in terms of total ships (333 vs 97).