Navy comparison: Iran vs Turkmenistan
Iran's 97-ship navy outnumbers Turkmenistan's 45 vessels (2.2x advantage). The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 0 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 7 vs 0 frigates, 9 vs 3 corvettes, 24 vs 1 amphibious ships, 21 vs 31 patrol boats, 1 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Iran vs Turkmenistan). Iran's navy is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, while Turkmenistan's is the Turkmen 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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Turkmen Naval Forces 🇹🇲
| Official Name | Turkmen Naval Forces |
| Total ships | 45 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 45 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 | |
Turkmen ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 3 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 31 | |
| Amphibious ships | 1 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 10 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Iran or Turkmenistan?
Iran has a larger navy with 97 ships compared to Turkmenistan's 45 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Iran or Turkmenistan?
Iran operates more submarines with 6 compared to Turkmenistan's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Iran or Turkmenistan?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Turkmenistan's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Iran or Turkmenistan?
Iran operates 7 frigates compared to Turkmenistan's 0.
How do the Iran and Turkmenistan navies compare in size?
Iran's navy is 2.2 times larger than Turkmenistan's in terms of total ships (97 vs 45).