Navy comparison: 
Iran vs 
Turkey
Ships by Category
🇮🇷 Iranas of 2026
🇹🇷 Turkeyas of 2026
Overview
Iran operates a fleet of 143 ships compared to 216 for Turkey. Of these, 112 and 194 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 4 vs 18 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 8 vs 24 frigates, 9 vs 9 corvettes, 10 vs 6 amphibious ships, 50 vs 41 patrol boats, 17 vs 0 coastal boats, 1 vs 11 mine warfare ships, 0 vs 8 unmanned vessels (Iran vs Turkey).
Iran's navy is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, while Turkey's is the Turkish Navy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Iran or Turkey?
Turkey has a larger navy with 216 ships compared to Iran's 143 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Iran or Turkey?
Turkey operates more submarines with 18 compared to Iran's 4.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Iran or Turkey?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Turkey's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Iran or Turkey?
Turkey operates 24 frigates compared to Iran's 8.
How do the Iran and Turkey navies compare in size?
Turkey's navy is 1.5 times larger than Iran's in terms of total ships (216 vs 143).