Navy comparison: Argentina vs United States
Overview
United States's 475-ship navy outnumbers Argentina's 46 vessels (10:1 advantage). Of these, 43 and 243 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 2 vs 71 submarines, 0 vs 11 aircraft carriers, 3 vs 78 destroyers, 0 vs 1 frigates, 6 vs 33 corvettes, 1 vs 58 amphibious ships, 14 vs 0 patrol boats, 0 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Argentina vs United States).
Argentina's navy is officially the Argentine Navy, while United States's is the United States Navy.
Argentine Navy 🇦🇷
| Official Name | Argentine Navy |
| Total ships | 46 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 43 as of 2025 |
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United States Navy 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Navy |
| Total ships | 475 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 243 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 | |
United States ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 71 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 11 | |
| Destroyers | 78 | |
| Cruisers | 18 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 33 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 0 | |
| Amphibious ships | 58 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 83 | |
| Support ships | 82 | |
| Other ships | 36 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Argentina or United States?
United States has a larger navy with 475 ships compared to Argentina's 46 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Argentina or United States?
United States operates more submarines with 71 compared to Argentina's 2.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Argentina or United States?
United States has 11 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Argentina's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Argentina or United States?
United States operates 78 destroyers compared to Argentina's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, Argentina or United States?
United States operates 1 frigates compared to Argentina's 0.
How do the Argentina and United States navies compare in size?
United States's navy is 10.3 times larger than Argentina's in terms of total ships (475 vs 46).