Navy comparison: Iran vs New Zealand
Iran's 97-ship navy outnumbers New Zealand's 8 vessels (12:1 advantage). Of these, 97 and 4 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 0 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 7 vs 2 frigates, 9 vs 0 corvettes, 24 vs 1 amphibious ships, 21 vs 4 patrol boats, 1 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Iran vs New Zealand). Iran's navy is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, while New Zealand's is the Royal New Zealand 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 New Zealand Navy 🇳🇿
| Official Name | Royal New Zealand Navy |
| Total ships | 8 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 4 as of 2026 |
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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 | |
New Zealand ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 2 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 4 | |
| Amphibious ships | 1 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 1 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Iran or New Zealand?
Iran has a larger navy with 97 ships compared to New Zealand's 8 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Iran or New Zealand?
Iran operates more submarines with 6 compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Iran or New Zealand?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Iran or New Zealand?
Iran operates 7 frigates compared to New Zealand's 2.
How do the Iran and New Zealand navies compare in size?
Iran's navy is 12.1 times larger than New Zealand's in terms of total ships (97 vs 8).