Navy comparison: Bangladesh vs France
Bangladesh operates a fleet of 91 ships compared to 138 for France. Of these, 89 and 133 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 2 vs 9 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 10 destroyers, 7 vs 12 frigates, 6 vs 0 corvettes, 18 vs 3 amphibious ships, 20 vs 26 patrol boats, 12 vs 0 coastal boats, 5 vs 19 mine warfare ships (Bangladesh vs France). Bangladesh's navy is officially the Bangladesh Navy, while France's is the French Navy.
Bangladesh Navy 🇧🇩
| Official Name | Bangladesh Navy |
| Total ships | 91 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 89 as of 2025 |
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French Navy 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Navy |
| Total ships | 138 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 133 as of 2025 |
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Bangladeshi ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 6 | |
| Coastal boats | 12 | |
| Patrol boats | 20 | |
| Amphibious ships | 18 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 5 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 21 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
French ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 10 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 26 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 19 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 58 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Bangladesh or France?
France has a larger navy with 138 ships compared to Bangladesh's 91 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Bangladesh or France?
France operates more submarines with 9 compared to Bangladesh's 2.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Bangladesh or France?
France has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Bangladesh's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Bangladesh or France?
France operates 10 destroyers compared to Bangladesh's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Bangladesh or France?
France operates 12 frigates compared to Bangladesh's 7.
How do the Bangladesh and France navies compare in size?
France's navy is 1.5 times larger than Bangladesh's in terms of total ships (138 vs 91).