Navy comparison: China vs United States
People's Liberation Army Navy 🇨🇳
| Official Name | People's Liberation Army Navy |
| Total ships | 1032 |
| Active ships | 1019 |
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United States Navy 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Navy |
| Total ships | 474 |
| Active ships | 243 |
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Chinese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 73 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 3 | |
| Destroyers | 56 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 47 | |
| Corvettes | 50 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 94 | |
| Amphibious ships | 107 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 58 | |
| Cargo ships | 27 | |
| Support ships | 466 | |
| Other ships | 51 | |
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, China or United States?
China has a larger navy with 1,032 ships compared to United States's 474 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or United States?
China operates more submarines with 73 compared to United States's 71.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or United States?
United States has 11 aircraft carrier(s) compared to China's 3.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or United States?
United States operates 78 destroyers compared to China's 56.
Which navy has more frigates, China or United States?
China operates 47 frigates compared to United States's 1.
How do the China and United States navies compare in size?
China's navy is 2.2 times larger than United States's in terms of total ships (1,032 vs 474).