Navy comparison: Brazil vs Germany
Brazil operates a fleet of 76 ships compared to 71 for Germany. Of these, 68 and 71 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 7 vs 6 submarines, 12 vs 11 frigates, 0 vs 5 corvettes, 3 vs 0 amphibious ships, 24 vs 10 patrol boats, 5 vs 12 mine warfare ships (Brazil vs Germany). Brazil's navy is officially the Brazilian Navy, while Germany's is the German Navy.
Brazilian Navy 🇧🇷
| Official Name | Brazilian Navy |
| Total ships | 76 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 68 as of 2025 |
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German Navy 🇩🇪
| Official Name | German Navy |
| Total ships | 71 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 71 as of 2025 |
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Brazilian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 7 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 24 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 5 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 12 | |
| Other ships | 13 | |
German ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 11 | |
| Corvettes | 5 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 10 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 12 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 20 | |
| Other ships | 7 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Brazil or Germany?
Brazil has a larger navy with 76 ships compared to Germany's 71 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Brazil or Germany?
Brazil operates more submarines with 7 compared to Germany's 6.
Which navy has more frigates, Brazil or Germany?
Brazil operates 12 frigates compared to Germany's 11.