Navy comparison: Argentina vs New Zealand
Argentina's 46-ship navy outnumbers New Zealand's 8 vessels (5.8x advantage). Of these, 43 and 4 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 2 vs 0 submarines, 3 vs 0 destroyers, 0 vs 2 frigates, 6 vs 0 corvettes, 1 vs 1 amphibious ships, 14 vs 4 patrol boats (Argentina vs New Zealand). Argentina's navy is officially the Argentine Navy, while New Zealand's is the Royal New Zealand Navy.
Argentine Navy 🇦🇷
| Official Name | Argentine Navy |
| Total ships | 46 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 43 as of 2025 |
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Royal New Zealand Navy 🇳🇿
| Official Name | Royal New Zealand Navy |
| Total ships | 8 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 4 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 | |
New Zealand ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 2 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 4 | |
| Amphibious ships | 1 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 1 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Argentina or New Zealand?
Argentina has a larger navy with 46 ships compared to New Zealand's 8 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Argentina or New Zealand?
Argentina operates more submarines with 2 compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Argentina or New Zealand?
Argentina operates 3 destroyers compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Argentina or New Zealand?
New Zealand operates 2 frigates compared to Argentina's 0.
How do the Argentina and New Zealand navies compare in size?
Argentina's navy is 5.8 times larger than New Zealand's in terms of total ships (46 vs 8).