Navy comparison: Australia vs United States
United States's 474-ship navy outnumbers Australia's 41 vessels (12:1 advantage). Of these, 41 and 243 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 71 submarines, 0 vs 11 aircraft carriers, 3 vs 78 destroyers, 8 vs 1 frigates, 0 vs 33 corvettes, 3 vs 58 amphibious ships, 13 vs 0 patrol boats, 4 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Australia vs United States). Australia's navy is officially the Royal Australian Navy, while United States's is the United States 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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United States Navy 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Navy |
| Total ships | 474 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 243 as of 2025 |
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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 | |
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 | 81 | |
| Other ships | 36 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Australia or United States?
United States has a larger navy with 474 ships compared to Australia's 41 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Australia or United States?
United States operates more submarines with 71 compared to Australia's 6.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Australia or United States?
United States has 11 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Australia's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Australia or United States?
United States operates 78 destroyers compared to Australia's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, Australia or United States?
Australia operates 8 frigates compared to United States's 1.
How do the Australia and United States navies compare in size?
United States's navy is 11.6 times larger than Australia's in terms of total ships (474 vs 41).