Navy comparison: Iran vs Mexico
Mexico's 201-ship navy outnumbers Iran's 97 vessels (2.1x advantage). The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 0 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 7 vs 1 frigates, 9 vs 3 corvettes, 24 vs 2 amphibious ships, 21 vs 137 patrol boats, 1 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Iran vs Mexico). Iran's navy is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, while Mexico's is the Mexican 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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Mexican Navy 🇲🇽
| Official Name | Mexican Navy |
| Total ships | 201 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 201 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 | |
Mexican ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 3 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 137 | |
| Amphibious ships | 2 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 2 | |
| Support ships | 46 | |
| Other ships | 10 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Iran or Mexico?
Mexico has a larger navy with 201 ships compared to Iran's 97 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Iran or Mexico?
Iran operates more submarines with 6 compared to Mexico's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Iran or Mexico?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Mexico's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Iran or Mexico?
Iran operates 7 frigates compared to Mexico's 1.
How do the Iran and Mexico navies compare in size?
Mexico's navy is 2.1 times larger than Iran's in terms of total ships (201 vs 97).