Navy comparison: Iran vs Romania
Iran's 97-ship navy outnumbers Romania's 38 vessels (2.6x advantage). Of these, 97 and 32 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 4 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 7 vs 3 frigates, 9 vs 8 corvettes, 24 vs 0 amphibious ships, 21 vs 2 patrol boats, 0 vs 8 coastal boats, 1 vs 7 mine warfare ships (Iran vs Romania). Iran's navy is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, while Romania's is the Romanian Naval Forces.
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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Romanian Naval Forces 🇷🇴
| Official Name | Romanian Naval Forces |
| Total ships | 38 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 32 as of 2026 |
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 | |
Romanian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 4 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 3 | |
| Corvettes | 8 | |
| Coastal boats | 8 | |
| Patrol boats | 2 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 7 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 6 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Iran or Romania?
Iran has a larger navy with 97 ships compared to Romania's 38 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Iran or Romania?
Iran operates more submarines with 6 compared to Romania's 4.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Iran or Romania?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Romania's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Iran or Romania?
Iran operates 7 frigates compared to Romania's 3.
How do the Iran and Romania navies compare in size?
Iran's navy is 2.6 times larger than Romania's in terms of total ships (97 vs 38).