Navy comparison: Argentina vs Russia
Russia's 565-ship navy outnumbers Argentina's 46 vessels (12:1 advantage). Of these, 43 and 477 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 2 vs 81 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 3 vs 9 destroyers, 0 vs 19 frigates, 6 vs 99 corvettes, 1 vs 83 amphibious ships, 14 vs 70 patrol boats, 0 vs 6 coastal boats, 0 vs 50 mine warfare ships (Argentina vs Russia). Argentina's navy is officially the Argentine Navy, while Russia's is the Russian Navy.
Argentine Navy 🇦🇷
| Official Name | Argentine Navy |
| Total ships | 46 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 43 as of 2025 |
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Russian Navy 🇷🇺
| Official Name | Russian Navy |
| Total ships | 565 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 477 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 | |
Russian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 81 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 9 | |
| Cruisers | 2 | |
| Frigates | 19 | |
| Corvettes | 99 | |
| Coastal boats | 6 | |
| Patrol boats | 70 | |
| Amphibious ships | 83 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 50 | |
| Cargo ships | 5 | |
| Support ships | 116 | |
| Other ships | 24 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Argentina or Russia?
Russia has a larger navy with 565 ships compared to Argentina's 46 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Argentina or Russia?
Russia operates more submarines with 81 compared to Argentina's 2.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Argentina or Russia?
Russia has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Argentina's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Argentina or Russia?
Russia operates 9 destroyers compared to Argentina's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, Argentina or Russia?
Russia operates 19 frigates compared to Argentina's 0.
How do the Argentina and Russia navies compare in size?
Russia's navy is 12.3 times larger than Argentina's in terms of total ships (565 vs 46).