Navy comparison: Iran vs Thailand
Thailand's 302-ship navy outnumbers Iran's 97 vessels (3.1x advantage). Of these, 97 and 301 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 1 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 7 vs 7 frigates, 9 vs 5 corvettes, 24 vs 14 amphibious ships, 21 vs 250 patrol boats, 1 vs 5 mine warfare ships (Iran vs Thailand). Iran's navy is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, while Thailand's is the Royal Thai 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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Royal Thai Navy 🇹ðŸ‡
| Official Name | Royal Thai Navy |
| Total ships | 302 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 301 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 | |
Thai ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 1 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 5 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 250 | |
| Amphibious ships | 14 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 5 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 20 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Iran or Thailand?
Thailand has a larger navy with 302 ships compared to Iran's 97 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Iran or Thailand?
Iran operates more submarines with 6 compared to Thailand's 1.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Iran or Thailand?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Thailand's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Iran or Thailand?
Thailand operates 7 frigates compared to Iran's 7.
How do the Iran and Thailand navies compare in size?
Thailand's navy is 3.1 times larger than Iran's in terms of total ships (302 vs 97).