Navy comparison: Argentina vs China
China's 1036-ship navy outnumbers Argentina's 46 vessels (23:1 advantage). Of these, 43 and 1023 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 2 vs 73 submarines, 0 vs 3 aircraft carriers, 3 vs 58 destroyers, 0 vs 47 frigates, 6 vs 50 corvettes, 1 vs 107 amphibious ships, 14 vs 94 patrol boats, 0 vs 58 mine warfare ships (Argentina vs China). Argentina's navy is officially the Argentine Navy, while China's is the People's Liberation Army Navy.
Argentine Navy 🇦🇷
| Official Name | Argentine Navy |
| Total ships | 46 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 43 as of 2025 |
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People's Liberation Army Navy 🇨🇳
| Official Name | People's Liberation Army Navy |
| Total ships | 1036 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 1023 as of 2025 |
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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 | |
Chinese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 73 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 3 | |
| Destroyers | 58 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 47 | |
| Corvettes | 50 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 94 | |
| Amphibious ships | 107 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 58 | |
| Cargo ships | 27 | |
| Support ships | 468 | |
| Other ships | 51 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Argentina or China?
China has a larger navy with 1,036 ships compared to Argentina's 46 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Argentina or China?
China operates more submarines with 73 compared to Argentina's 2.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Argentina or China?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Argentina's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Argentina or China?
China operates 58 destroyers compared to Argentina's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, Argentina or China?
China operates 47 frigates compared to Argentina's 0.
How do the Argentina and China navies compare in size?
China's navy is 22.5 times larger than Argentina's in terms of total ships (1,036 vs 46).