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Navy comparison: Flag of Iran Iran vs Flag of Taiwan Taiwan

Iran operates 77 warships compared to 86 for Taiwan. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 120 and 90.

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Naval ensign of Iran IranWorld #55 6.9
SEAS Index / 100

Taiwan leads on 7 of 8 categories

Naval ensign of Taiwan TaiwanWorld #12 26.1
  • 0 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 4
  • 2 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 4
  • 0 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 21
  • 0 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 8
  • 12 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 8
  • 1 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 10
  • 23 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 1
  • 39 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 30
  • 29 Support shipsnot scored 4
  • 14 Other shipsnot scored 0
Iran Taiwan Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
Iran Taiwan Ratio
Official name Islamic Republic of Iran Navy Republic of China Navy
Total ships 120 90 🇮🇷 1.3×
Active ships 120 90 🇮🇷 1.3×
On order / planned 0 14 🇹🇼
Submarines 2 4 🇹🇼 2.0×
Principal surface combatants 0 25 🇹🇼
Amphibious ships 12 8 🇮🇷 1.5×
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Corvettes 0 8 🇹🇼
Patrol boats 23 1 🇮🇷 23×
Mine warfare 1 10 🇹🇼 10×
Coastal boats 39 30 🇮🇷 1.3×
Auxiliaries 43 4 🇮🇷 11×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇮🇷 IranKilo-class ×2
🇹🇼 TaiwanHai Lung-class ×2Kee Lung-class ×4Cheng Kung-class ×10
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Iran or Taiwan?
Taiwan has a larger navy with 86 warships in service compared to Iran's 77.
Which navy has more submarines, Iran or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates more submarines with 4 compared to Iran's 2.
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 0.