Navy comparison: Argentina vs Canada
Overview
Canada's 159-ship navy outnumbers Argentina's 46 vessels (3.5x advantage). Of these, 43 and 66 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 2 vs 16 submarines, 3 vs 15 destroyers, 0 vs 12 frigates, 6 vs 0 corvettes, 1 vs 0 amphibious ships, 14 vs 26 patrol boats, 0 vs 12 coastal boats (Argentina vs Canada).
Argentina's navy is officially the Argentine Navy, while Canada's is the Royal Canadian Navy.
Argentine Navy 🇦🇷
| Official Name | Argentine Navy |
| Total ships | 46 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 43 as of 2025 |
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Royal Canadian Navy 🇨🇦
| Official Name | Royal Canadian Navy |
| Total ships | 159 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 66 as of 2026 |
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Argentine ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 3 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 6 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 14 | |
| Amphibious ships | 1 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 18 | |
| Other ships | 1 | |
Canadian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 16 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 15 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 12 | |
| Patrol boats | 26 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 36 | |
| Other ships | 42 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Argentina or Canada?
Canada has a larger navy with 159 ships compared to Argentina's 46 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Argentina or Canada?
Canada operates more submarines with 16 compared to Argentina's 2.
Which navy has more destroyers, Argentina or Canada?
Canada operates 15 destroyers compared to Argentina's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, Argentina or Canada?
Canada operates 12 frigates compared to Argentina's 0.
How do the Argentina and Canada navies compare in size?
Canada's navy is 3.5 times larger than Argentina's in terms of total ships (159 vs 46).