Navy comparison: Iran vs South Korea
Iran operates a fleet of 97 ships compared to 155 for South Korea. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 22 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 13 destroyers, 7 vs 17 frigates, 9 vs 6 corvettes, 24 vs 23 amphibious ships, 21 vs 35 patrol boats, 1 vs 23 mine warfare ships (Iran vs South Korea). Iran's navy is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, while South Korea's is the Republic of Korea Navy.
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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Republic of Korea Navy 🇰🇷
| Official Name | Republic of Korea Navy |
| Total ships | 155 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 155 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 | |
South Korean ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 22 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 13 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 17 | |
| Corvettes | 6 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 35 | |
| Amphibious ships | 23 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 23 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 4 | |
| Other ships | 12 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Iran or South Korea?
South Korea has a larger navy with 155 ships compared to Iran's 97 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Iran or South Korea?
South Korea operates more submarines with 22 compared to Iran's 6.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Iran or South Korea?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to South Korea's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Iran or South Korea?
South Korea operates 13 destroyers compared to Iran's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Iran or South Korea?
South Korea operates 17 frigates compared to Iran's 7.
How do the Iran and South Korea navies compare in size?
South Korea's navy is 1.6 times larger than Iran's in terms of total ships (155 vs 97).