Navy comparison: Iran vs Myanmar
Myanmar's 240-ship navy outnumbers Iran's 97 vessels (2.5x advantage). Of these, 97 and 234 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 3 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 7 vs 6 frigates, 9 vs 3 corvettes, 24 vs 42 amphibious ships, 21 vs 103 patrol boats, 0 vs 43 coastal boats, 1 vs 2 mine warfare ships (Iran vs Myanmar). Iran's navy is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, while Myanmar's is the Myanmar 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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Myanmar Navy 🇲🇲
| Official Name | Myanmar Navy |
| Total ships | 240 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 234 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 | |
Myanmar/ Burma ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 3 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 6 | |
| Corvettes | 3 | |
| Coastal boats | 43 | |
| Patrol boats | 103 | |
| Amphibious ships | 42 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 2 | |
| Cargo ships | 6 | |
| Support ships | 30 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Iran or Myanmar?
Myanmar has a larger navy with 240 ships compared to Iran's 97 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Iran or Myanmar?
Iran operates more submarines with 6 compared to Myanmar's 3.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Iran or Myanmar?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Myanmar's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Iran or Myanmar?
Iran operates 7 frigates compared to Myanmar's 6.
How do the Iran and Myanmar navies compare in size?
Myanmar's navy is 2.5 times larger than Iran's in terms of total ships (240 vs 97).