Navy comparison: Iran vs Russia
Russia's 565-ship navy outnumbers Iran's 97 vessels (5.8x advantage). Of these, 97 and 477 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 81 submarines, 1 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 9 destroyers, 7 vs 19 frigates, 9 vs 99 corvettes, 24 vs 83 amphibious ships, 21 vs 70 patrol boats, 0 vs 6 coastal boats, 1 vs 50 mine warfare ships (Iran vs Russia). Iran's navy is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, while Russia's is the Russian 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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Russian Navy 🇷🇺
| Official Name | Russian Navy |
| Total ships | 565 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 477 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 | |
Russian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 81 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 9 | |
| Cruisers | 2 | |
| Frigates | 19 | |
| Corvettes | 99 | |
| Coastal boats | 6 | |
| Patrol boats | 70 | |
| Amphibious ships | 83 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 50 | |
| Cargo ships | 5 | |
| Support ships | 116 | |
| Other ships | 24 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Iran or Russia?
Russia has a larger navy with 565 ships compared to Iran's 97 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Iran or Russia?
Russia operates more submarines with 81 compared to Iran's 6.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Iran or Russia?
Russia has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Iran's 1.
Which navy has more destroyers, Iran or Russia?
Russia operates 9 destroyers compared to Iran's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Iran or Russia?
Russia operates 19 frigates compared to Iran's 7.
How do the Iran and Russia navies compare in size?
Russia's navy is 5.8 times larger than Iran's in terms of total ships (565 vs 97).