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
Naval Ensign

Ensign of Iran navy

Royal Thai Navy 🇹🇭

Official Name Royal Thai Navy
Total ships 302 as of 2025
Active ships 301 as of 2025
Naval Ensign

Ensign of Thailand navy

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).