Navy comparison: Iran vs Taiwan
Iran operates a fleet of 97 ships compared to 112 for Taiwan. Of these, 97 and 101 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 14 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 4 destroyers, 7 vs 21 frigates, 9 vs 7 corvettes, 24 vs 8 amphibious ships, 21 vs 37 patrol boats, 1 vs 10 mine warfare ships (Iran vs Taiwan). Iran's navy is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, while Taiwan's is the Republic of China 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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Republic of China Navy 🇹🇼
| Official Name | Republic of China Navy |
| Total ships | 112 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 101 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 | |
Taiwanese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 14 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 4 | |
| Cruisers | 1 | |
| Frigates | 21 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 37 | |
| Amphibious ships | 8 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 10 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 5 | |
| Other ships | 5 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Iran or Taiwan?
Taiwan has a larger navy with 112 ships compared to Iran's 97 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Iran or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates more submarines with 14 compared to Iran's 6.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Iran or Taiwan?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Taiwan's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Iran or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates 4 destroyers compared to Iran's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Iran or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates 21 frigates compared to Iran's 7.