Navy comparison: Brazil vs France
Brazil operates a fleet of 76 ships compared to 138 for France. Of these, 68 and 133 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 7 vs 9 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 10 destroyers, 12 vs 12 frigates, 3 vs 3 amphibious ships, 24 vs 26 patrol boats, 5 vs 19 mine warfare ships (Brazil vs France). Brazil's navy is officially the Brazilian Navy, while France's is the French Navy.
Brazilian Navy 🇧🇷
| Official Name | Brazilian Navy |
| Total ships | 76 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 68 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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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 | |
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 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Brazil or France?
France has a larger navy with 138 ships compared to Brazil's 76 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Brazil or France?
France operates more submarines with 9 compared to Brazil's 7.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Brazil or France?
France has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Brazil's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Brazil or France?
France operates 10 destroyers compared to Brazil's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Brazil or France?
France operates 12 frigates compared to Brazil's 12.
How do the Brazil and France navies compare in size?
France's navy is 1.8 times larger than Brazil's in terms of total ships (138 vs 76).