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Navy comparison: Flag of Iran Iran vs Flag of Myanmar Myanmar

Myanmar's 162 warships outnumber Iran's 77 (2.1:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 120 and 240.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Iran IranWorld #55 6.9
SEAS Index / 100

Myanmar leads on 6 of 8 categories

Naval ensign of Myanmar MyanmarWorld #32 14.1
  • 2 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 2
  • 0 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 6
  • 0 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 3
  • 12 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 1
  • 1 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 2
  • 23 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 105
  • 0 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 2
  • 39 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 41
  • 29 Support shipsnot scored 30
  • 0 Cargo shipsnot scored 6
  • 14 Other shipsnot scored 41
Iran Myanmar Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
Iran Myanmar Ratio
Official name Islamic Republic of Iran Navy Myanmar Navy
Total ships 120 240 🇲🇲 2.0×
Active ships 120 239 🇲🇲 2.0×
On order / planned 0 2 🇲🇲
Submarines 2 2 —
Principal surface combatants 0 6 🇲🇲
Amphibious ships 12 1 🇮🇷 12×
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Corvettes 0 3 🇲🇲
Patrol boats 23 105 🇲🇲 4.6×
Mine warfare 1 2 🇲🇲 2.0×
Coastal boats 39 41 🇲🇲 1.1×
Auxiliaries 43 77 🇲🇲 1.8×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇮🇷 IranKilo-class ×2
🇲🇲 MyanmarKilo-class ×1Type 053H1-class ×2Makassar-class ×1
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Iran or Myanmar?
Myanmar has a larger navy with 162 warships in service compared to Iran's 77.
Which navy has more submarines, Iran or Myanmar?
Iran and Myanmar both operate 2 submarines.
Which navy has more frigates, Iran or Myanmar?
Myanmar operates 6 frigates compared to Iran's 0.
How do the Iran and Myanmar navies compare in size?
Myanmar's navy is 2.1 times larger than Iran's in terms of total ships (162 vs 77).