Navy comparison: Iraq vs United States
United States's 474-ship navy outnumbers Iraq's 62 vessels (7.6x advantage). Of these, 62 and 243 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 71 submarines, 0 vs 11 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 78 destroyers, 0 vs 1 frigates, 1 vs 33 corvettes, 0 vs 58 amphibious ships, 58 vs 0 patrol boats, 0 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Iraq vs United States). Iraq's navy is officially the Iraqi Navy, while United States's is the United States Navy.
Iraqi Navy 🇮🇶
| Official Name | Iraqi Navy |
| Total ships | 62 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 62 as of 2025 |
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United States Navy 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Navy |
| Total ships | 474 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 243 as of 2025 |
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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 | |
United States ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 71 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 11 | |
| Destroyers | 78 | |
| Cruisers | 18 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 33 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 0 | |
| Amphibious ships | 58 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 83 | |
| Support ships | 81 | |
| Other ships | 36 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Iraq or United States?
United States has a larger navy with 474 ships compared to Iraq's 62 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Iraq or United States?
United States operates more submarines with 71 compared to Iraq's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Iraq or United States?
United States has 11 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Iraq's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Iraq or United States?
United States operates 78 destroyers compared to Iraq's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Iraq or United States?
United States operates 1 frigates compared to Iraq's 0.
How do the Iraq and United States navies compare in size?
United States's navy is 7.6 times larger than Iraq's in terms of total ships (474 vs 62).