Navy comparison: Iran vs Vietnam
Iran operates a fleet of 97 ships compared to 112 for Vietnam. Of these, 97 and 109 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 9 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 7 vs 9 frigates, 9 vs 16 corvettes, 24 vs 21 amphibious ships, 21 vs 32 patrol boats, 1 vs 8 mine warfare ships (Iran vs Vietnam). Iran's navy is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, while Vietnam's is the Vietnam People's 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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Vietnam People's Navy 🇻🇳
| Official Name | Vietnam People's Navy |
| Total ships | 112 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 109 as of 2025 |
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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 | |
Vietnamese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 16 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 32 | |
| Amphibious ships | 21 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 8 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 17 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Iran or Vietnam?
Vietnam has a larger navy with 112 ships compared to Iran's 97 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Iran or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates more submarines with 9 compared to Iran's 6.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Iran or Vietnam?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Vietnam's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Iran or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates 9 frigates compared to Iran's 7.