Navy comparison: Argentina vs France
France's 138-ship navy outnumbers Argentina's 46 vessels (3.0x advantage). Of these, 43 and 133 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 2 vs 9 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 3 vs 10 destroyers, 0 vs 12 frigates, 6 vs 0 corvettes, 1 vs 3 amphibious ships, 14 vs 26 patrol boats, 0 vs 19 mine warfare ships (Argentina vs France). Argentina's navy is officially the Argentine Navy, while France's is the French Navy.
Argentine Navy 🇦🇷
| Official Name | Argentine Navy |
| Total ships | 46 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 43 as of 2025 |
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French Navy 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Navy |
| Total ships | 138 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 133 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 | |
French ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 10 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 26 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 19 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 58 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Argentina or France?
France has a larger navy with 138 ships compared to Argentina's 46 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Argentina or France?
France operates more submarines with 9 compared to Argentina's 2.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Argentina or France?
France has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Argentina's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Argentina or France?
France operates 10 destroyers compared to Argentina's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, Argentina or France?
France operates 12 frigates compared to Argentina's 0.
How do the Argentina and France navies compare in size?
France's navy is 3.0 times larger than Argentina's in terms of total ships (138 vs 46).