Navy comparison: Iran vs Portugal
Iran's 97-ship navy outnumbers Portugal's 36 vessels (2.7x advantage). The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 2 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 7 vs 5 frigates, 9 vs 2 corvettes, 24 vs 0 amphibious ships, 21 vs 19 patrol boats, 1 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Iran vs Portugal). Iran's navy is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, while Portugal's is the Portuguese 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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Portuguese Navy 🇵🇹
| Official Name | Portuguese Navy |
| Total ships | 36 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 36 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 | |
Portuguese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 5 | |
| Corvettes | 2 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 19 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 4 | |
| Other ships | 4 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Iran or Portugal?
Iran has a larger navy with 97 ships compared to Portugal's 36 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Iran or Portugal?
Iran operates more submarines with 6 compared to Portugal's 2.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Iran or Portugal?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Portugal's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Iran or Portugal?
Iran operates 7 frigates compared to Portugal's 5.
How do the Iran and Portugal navies compare in size?
Iran's navy is 2.7 times larger than Portugal's in terms of total ships (97 vs 36).