Navy comparison: Iran vs Japan
Iran operates a fleet of 97 ships compared to 154 for Japan. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 25 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 46 destroyers, 7 vs 4 frigates, 9 vs 0 corvettes, 24 vs 16 amphibious ships, 21 vs 6 patrol boats, 1 vs 22 mine warfare ships (Iran vs Japan). Iran's navy is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, while Japan's is the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
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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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force 🇯🇵
| Official Name | Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force |
| Total ships | 154 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 154 as of 2025 |
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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 | |
Japanese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 25 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 46 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 4 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 6 | |
| Amphibious ships | 16 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 22 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 10 | |
| Other ships | 25 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Iran or Japan?
Japan has a larger navy with 154 ships compared to Iran's 97 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Iran or Japan?
Japan operates more submarines with 25 compared to Iran's 6.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Iran or Japan?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Japan's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Iran or Japan?
Japan operates 46 destroyers compared to Iran's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Iran or Japan?
Iran operates 7 frigates compared to Japan's 4.
How do the Iran and Japan navies compare in size?
Japan's navy is 1.6 times larger than Iran's in terms of total ships (154 vs 97).