Navy comparison: Iran vs Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's 270-ship navy outnumbers Iran's 97 vessels (2.8x advantage). The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 0 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 7 vs 5 frigates, 9 vs 3 corvettes, 24 vs 5 amphibious ships, 21 vs 252 patrol boats, 1 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Iran vs Sri Lanka). Iran's navy is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, while Sri Lanka's is the Sri Lanka 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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Sri Lanka Navy 🇱🇰
| Official Name | Sri Lanka Navy |
| Total ships | 270 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 270 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 | |
Sri Lankan ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 5 | |
| Corvettes | 3 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 252 | |
| Amphibious ships | 5 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 5 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Iran or Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka has a larger navy with 270 ships compared to Iran's 97 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Iran or Sri Lanka?
Iran operates more submarines with 6 compared to Sri Lanka's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Iran or Sri Lanka?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Sri Lanka's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Iran or Sri Lanka?
Iran operates 7 frigates compared to Sri Lanka's 5.
How do the Iran and Sri Lanka navies compare in size?
Sri Lanka's navy is 2.8 times larger than Iran's in terms of total ships (270 vs 97).