Navy comparison: India vs Iraq
India's 291-ship navy outnumbers Iraq's 62 vessels (4.7x advantage). The fleet breakdown includes 18 vs 0 submarines, 2 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 11 vs 0 destroyers, 12 vs 0 frigates, 19 vs 1 corvettes, 16 vs 0 amphibious ships, 136 vs 58 patrol boats (India vs Iraq). India's navy is officially the Indian Navy, while Iraq's is the Iraqi Navy.
Indian Navy 🇮🇳
| Official Name | Indian Navy |
| Total ships | 291 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 291 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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Indian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 18 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 2 | |
| Destroyers | 11 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 19 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 136 | |
| Amphibious ships | 16 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 77 | |
| 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, India or Iraq?
India has a larger navy with 291 ships compared to Iraq's 62 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, India or Iraq?
India operates more submarines with 18 compared to Iraq's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, India or Iraq?
India has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Iraq's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, India or Iraq?
India operates 11 destroyers compared to Iraq's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, India or Iraq?
India operates 12 frigates compared to Iraq's 0.
How do the India and Iraq navies compare in size?
India's navy is 4.7 times larger than Iraq's in terms of total ships (291 vs 62).