Navy comparison: Australia vs Peru
Australia operates a fleet of 41 ships compared to 79 for Peru. Of these, 41 and 78 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 6 submarines, 3 vs 0 destroyers, 8 vs 7 frigates, 0 vs 8 corvettes, 3 vs 10 amphibious ships, 13 vs 19 patrol boats, 4 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Australia vs Peru). Australia's navy is officially the Royal Australian Navy, while Peru's is the Peruvian Navy.
Royal Australian Navy 🇦🇺
| Official Name | Royal Australian Navy |
| Total ships | 41 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 41 as of 2025 |
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Peruvian Navy 🇵🇪
| Official Name | Peruvian Navy |
| Total ships | 79 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 78 as of 2026 |
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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 | |
Peruvian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 8 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 19 | |
| Amphibious ships | 10 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 26 | |
| Other ships | 3 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Australia or Peru?
Peru has a larger navy with 79 ships compared to Australia's 41 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Australia or Peru?
Peru operates more submarines with 6 compared to Australia's 6.
Which navy has more destroyers, Australia or Peru?
Australia operates 3 destroyers compared to Peru's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Australia or Peru?
Australia operates 8 frigates compared to Peru's 7.
How do the Australia and Peru navies compare in size?
Peru's navy is 1.9 times larger than Australia's in terms of total ships (79 vs 41).