Navy comparison: Iraq vs Russia
Russia's 565-ship navy outnumbers Iraq's 62 vessels (9.1x advantage). Of these, 62 and 477 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 81 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 9 destroyers, 0 vs 19 frigates, 1 vs 99 corvettes, 0 vs 83 amphibious ships, 58 vs 70 patrol boats, 0 vs 6 coastal boats, 0 vs 50 mine warfare ships (Iraq vs Russia). Iraq's navy is officially the Iraqi Navy, while Russia's is the Russian Navy.
Iraqi Navy 🇮🇶
| Official Name | Iraqi Navy |
| Total ships | 62 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 62 as of 2025 |
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Russian Navy 🇷🇺
| Official Name | Russian Navy |
| Total ships | 565 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 477 as of 2026 |
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Iraqi ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 1 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 58 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 3 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Russian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 81 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 9 | |
| Cruisers | 2 | |
| Frigates | 19 | |
| Corvettes | 99 | |
| Coastal boats | 6 | |
| Patrol boats | 70 | |
| Amphibious ships | 83 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 50 | |
| Cargo ships | 5 | |
| Support ships | 116 | |
| Other ships | 24 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Iraq or Russia?
Russia has a larger navy with 565 ships compared to Iraq's 62 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Iraq or Russia?
Russia operates more submarines with 81 compared to Iraq's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Iraq or Russia?
Russia has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Iraq's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Iraq or Russia?
Russia operates 9 destroyers compared to Iraq's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Iraq or Russia?
Russia operates 19 frigates compared to Iraq's 0.
How do the Iraq and Russia navies compare in size?
Russia's navy is 9.1 times larger than Iraq's in terms of total ships (565 vs 62).