Navy comparison: Bulgaria vs United States
United States's 474-ship navy outnumbers Bulgaria's 45 vessels (11:1 advantage). Of these, 20 and 243 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 71 submarines, 0 vs 11 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 78 destroyers, 6 vs 1 frigates, 3 vs 33 corvettes, 2 vs 58 amphibious ships, 17 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Bulgaria vs United States). Bulgaria's navy is officially the Bulgarian Navy, while United States's is the United States Navy.
Bulgarian Navy 🇧🇬
| Official Name | Bulgarian Navy |
| Total ships | 45 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 20 as of 2026 |
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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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Bulgarian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 6 | |
| Corvettes | 3 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 0 | |
| Amphibious ships | 2 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 17 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 16 | |
| 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 | 81 | |
| Other ships | 36 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Bulgaria or United States?
United States has a larger navy with 474 ships compared to Bulgaria's 45 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Bulgaria or United States?
United States operates more submarines with 71 compared to Bulgaria's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Bulgaria or United States?
United States has 11 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Bulgaria's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Bulgaria or United States?
United States operates 78 destroyers compared to Bulgaria's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Bulgaria or United States?
Bulgaria operates 6 frigates compared to United States's 1.
How do the Bulgaria and United States navies compare in size?
United States's navy is 10.5 times larger than Bulgaria's in terms of total ships (474 vs 45).