Navy comparison: Iran vs Norway
Iran operates a fleet of 97 ships compared to 60 for Norway. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 6 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 7 vs 4 frigates, 9 vs 6 corvettes, 24 vs 0 amphibious ships, 21 vs 25 patrol boats, 0 vs 6 coastal boats, 1 vs 5 mine warfare ships (Iran vs Norway). Iran's navy is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, while Norway's is the Royal Norwegian 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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Royal Norwegian Navy 🇳🇴
| Official Name | Royal Norwegian Navy |
| Total ships | 60 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 60 as of 2025 |
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 | |
Norwegian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 4 | |
| Corvettes | 6 | |
| Coastal boats | 6 | |
| Patrol boats | 25 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 5 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 5 | |
| Other ships | 3 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Iran or Norway?
Iran has a larger navy with 97 ships compared to Norway's 60 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Iran or Norway?
Norway operates more submarines with 6 compared to Iran's 6.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Iran or Norway?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Norway's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Iran or Norway?
Iran operates 7 frigates compared to Norway's 4.
How do the Iran and Norway navies compare in size?
Iran's navy is 1.6 times larger than Norway's in terms of total ships (97 vs 60).