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Navy comparison: Flag of Argentina Argentina vs Flag of Ecuador Ecuador

Argentina operates 23 warships compared to 34 for Ecuador. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 45 and 54.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Argentina ArgentinaWorld #45 10.1
SEAS Index / 100

Argentina leads on 5 of 7 categories

Naval ensign of Ecuador EcuadorWorld #51 8.0
  • 3 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 0
  • 0 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 2
  • 0 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 2
  • 5 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 6
  • 1 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 0
  • 12 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 21
  • 2 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 3
  • 17 Support shipsnot scored 19
  • 1 Cargo shipsnot scored 1
  • 1 Other shipsnot scored 0
Argentina Ecuador Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
Argentina Ecuador Ratio
Official name Argentine Navy Ecuadorian Navy
Total ships 45 54 🇪🇨 1.2×
Active ships 42 54 🇪🇨 1.3×
On order / planned 1 12 🇪🇨 12×
Submarines 0 2 🇪🇨
Principal surface combatants 3 2 🇦🇷 1.5×
Amphibious ships 1 0 🇦🇷
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Corvettes 5 6 🇪🇨 1.2×
Patrol boats 12 21 🇪🇨 1.8×
Coastal boats 2 3 🇪🇨 1.5×
Auxiliaries 19 20 🇪🇨 1.1×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇦🇷 ArgentinaAlmirante Brown-class ×3Espora-class ×5
🇪🇨 EcuadorType 209-class ×2Leander-class ×2Esmeraldas-class ×6
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Argentina or Ecuador?
Ecuador has a larger navy with 34 warships in service compared to Argentina's 23.
Which navy has more submarines, Argentina or Ecuador?
Ecuador operates more submarines with 2 compared to Argentina's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Argentina or Ecuador?
Argentina operates 3 destroyers compared to Ecuador's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Argentina or Ecuador?
Ecuador operates 2 frigates compared to Argentina's 0.