Navy comparison: Australia vs China
Royal Australian Navy 🇦🇺
| Official Name | Royal Australian Navy |
| Total ships | 41 |
| Active ships | 41 |
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People's Liberation Army Navy 🇨🇳
| Official Name | People's Liberation Army Navy |
| Total ships | 1025 |
| Active ships | 1010 |
| Naval Ensign |
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Australian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 3 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 8 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 13 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 2 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
Chinese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 73 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 3 | |
| Destroyers | 50 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 46 | |
| Corvettes | 50 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 94 | |
| Amphibious ships | 107 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 58 | |
| Cargo ships | 27 | |
| Support ships | 466 | |
| Other ships | 51 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Australia or China?
China has a larger navy with 1,025 ships compared to Australia's 41 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Australia or China?
China operates more submarines with 73 compared to Australia's 6.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Australia or China?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Australia's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Australia or China?
China operates 50 destroyers compared to Australia's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, Australia or China?
China operates 46 frigates compared to Australia's 8.
How do the Australia and China navies compare in size?
China's navy is 25.0 times larger than Australia's in terms of total ships (1,025 vs 41).