Navy comparison: Brazil vs United States
United States's 474-ship navy outnumbers Brazil's 76 vessels (6.2x advantage). Of these, 68 and 243 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 7 vs 71 submarines, 0 vs 11 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 78 destroyers, 12 vs 1 frigates, 0 vs 33 corvettes, 3 vs 58 amphibious ships, 24 vs 0 patrol boats, 5 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Brazil vs United States). Brazil's navy is officially the Brazilian Navy, while United States's is the United States Navy.
Brazilian Navy 🇧🇷
| Official Name | Brazilian Navy |
| Total ships | 76 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 68 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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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 | |
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, Brazil or United States?
United States has a larger navy with 474 ships compared to Brazil's 76 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Brazil or United States?
United States operates more submarines with 71 compared to Brazil's 7.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Brazil or United States?
United States has 11 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Brazil's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Brazil or United States?
United States operates 78 destroyers compared to Brazil's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Brazil or United States?
Brazil operates 12 frigates compared to United States's 1.
How do the Brazil and United States navies compare in size?
United States's navy is 6.2 times larger than Brazil's in terms of total ships (474 vs 76).