Navy comparison: Iran vs El Salvador
Iran's 97-ship navy outnumbers El Salvador's 29 vessels (3.3x advantage). Of these, 97 and 26 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 0 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 7 vs 0 frigates, 9 vs 0 corvettes, 24 vs 4 amphibious ships, 21 vs 24 patrol boats, 1 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Iran vs El Salvador). Iran's navy is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, while El Salvador's is the Navy of El Salvador.
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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Navy of El Salvador 🇸🇻
| Official Name | Navy of El Salvador |
| Total ships | 29 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 26 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 | |
Salvadorian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 24 | |
| Amphibious ships | 4 | |
| 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 El Salvador?
Iran has a larger navy with 97 ships compared to El Salvador's 29 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Iran or El Salvador?
Iran operates more submarines with 6 compared to El Salvador's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Iran or El Salvador?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to El Salvador's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Iran or El Salvador?
Iran operates 7 frigates compared to El Salvador's 0.
How do the Iran and El Salvador navies compare in size?
Iran's navy is 3.3 times larger than El Salvador's in terms of total ships (97 vs 29).