US Navy Vs Iran Navy - Strength Comparison (2024)

As US forces engage Iran-backed Houthi rebels, we delve into a detailed comparison of US and Iran naval capabilities, based on the 2024 Global Firepower Index.

12-Jan-2024 12-Jan-2024

fleet strength

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AIRCRAFT CARRIERS

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helo carriers

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SUBMARINES

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DESTROYERS

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frigates

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CORVETTES

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PATROL VESSELS

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mine warfare

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MERCHANT MARINE

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As US forces engage Iran-backed Houthi rebels, we delve into a detailed comparison of US and Iran naval capabilities, based on the 2024 Global Firepower Index.

fleet strength

US Navy boasts 472 warships, ranking 4th globally. Iran's navy, with 101 warships, ranks 37th. US clearly leads in fleet size, showcasing its naval dominance.

AIRCRAFT CARRIERS

US Navy leads with 11 aircraft carriers, ranked 1st globally. Iran has no aircraft carriers, ranking 145th. Clear US dominance in carrier strength

helo carriers

US Navy, with 11 helicopter carriers, ranks 1st globally. Iran Navy, with none, ranks 145th. A clear demonstration of US naval dominance.

SUBMARINES

US Navy boasts 64 Submarines, ranking 2nd globally. Contrastingly, Iran Navy has 19, ranked 7th. Clear disparity in submarine strength.

DESTROYERS

US Navy leads with 75 Destroyers, ranking 1st globally. Iran Navy, with no destroyers, ranks 145th, highlighting a stark contrast.

frigates

US Navy has no frigates, placing it at 145th globally. In contrast, Iran's 7 frigates rank it 10th, showcasing a rare advantage for Iran.

CORVETTES

US Navy holds 23 Corvettes, ranking 4th globally. Iran Navy with 3 Corvettes, ranks 14th. A significant difference in Corvette strength.

PATROL VESSELS

United States Navy has 5 Patrol Vessels, ranking it 56th globally. In contrast, Iran Navy's 21 Patrol Vessels place it at 40th.

mine warfare

US Navy possesses 8 Mine Warfare vessels, securing 14th rank globally. Iran Navy, with just 1, is positioned at 21st in mine warfare capability.

MERCHANT MARINE

United States boasts a Merchant Marine fleet of 1815, ranking 11th worldwide. Iran, with 942 vessels, holds the 20th spot globally.

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