Navy comparison: Iran vs Turkey
Overview
Turkey's 214-ship navy outnumbers Iran's 98 vessels (2.2x advantage). Of these, 70 and 192 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 4 vs 18 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 8 vs 24 frigates, 9 vs 9 corvettes, 10 vs 6 amphibious ships, 21 vs 42 patrol boats, 2 vs 0 coastal boats, 1 vs 11 mine warfare ships, 0 vs 5 unmanned vessels (Iran vs Turkey).
Iran's navy is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, while Turkey's is the Turkish Navy.
Islamic Republic of Iran Navy 🇮🇷
| Official Name | Islamic Republic of Iran Navy |
| Total ships | 98 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 70 as of 2025 |
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Turkish Navy 🇹🇷
| Official Name | Turkish Navy |
| Total ships | 214 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 192 as of 2025 |
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Iranian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 4 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 8 | |
| Corvettes | 9 | |
| Coastal boats | 2 | |
| Patrol boats | 21 | |
| Amphibious ships | 10 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 1 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 17 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 0 | |
| Other ships | 25 | |
Turkish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 18 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 24 | |
| Corvettes | 9 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 42 | |
| Amphibious ships | 6 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 11 | |
| Cargo ships | 3 | |
| Support ships | 41 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 5 | |
| Other ships | 55 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Iran or Turkey?
Turkey has a larger navy with 214 ships compared to Iran's 98 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Iran or Turkey?
Turkey operates more submarines with 18 compared to Iran's 4.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Iran or Turkey?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Turkey's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Iran or Turkey?
Turkey operates 24 frigates compared to Iran's 8.
How do the Iran and Turkey navies compare in size?
Turkey's navy is 2.2 times larger than Iran's in terms of total ships (214 vs 98).