Navy comparison: Iran vs Oman
Iran's 97-ship navy outnumbers Oman's 21 vessels (4.6x advantage). The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 0 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 7 vs 0 frigates, 9 vs 5 corvettes, 24 vs 2 amphibious ships, 21 vs 12 patrol boats, 1 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Iran vs Oman). Iran's navy is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, while Oman's is the Royal Navy of Oman.
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 Navy of Oman 🇴🇲
| Official Name | Royal Navy of Oman |
| Total ships | 21 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 21 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 | |
Omani ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 5 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 12 | |
| Amphibious ships | 2 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 2 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Iran or Oman?
Iran has a larger navy with 97 ships compared to Oman's 21 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Iran or Oman?
Iran operates more submarines with 6 compared to Oman's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Iran or Oman?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Oman's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Iran or Oman?
Iran operates 7 frigates compared to Oman's 0.
How do the Iran and Oman navies compare in size?
Iran's navy is 4.6 times larger than Oman's in terms of total ships (97 vs 21).