Navy comparison: Canada vs Germany
Royal Canadian Navy 🇨🇦
| Official Name | Royal Canadian Navy |
| Total ships | 159 |
| Active ships | 66 |
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German Navy 🇩🇪
| Official Name | German Navy |
| Total ships | 71 |
| Active ships | 71 |
| Naval Ensign |
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Canadian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 16 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 15 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 12 | |
| Patrol boats | 26 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 36 | |
| Other ships | 42 | |
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 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Canada or Germany?
Canada has a larger navy with 159 ships compared to Germany's 71 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Canada or Germany?
Canada operates more submarines with 16 compared to Germany's 6.
Which navy has more destroyers, Canada or Germany?
Canada operates 15 destroyers compared to Germany's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Canada or Germany?
Canada operates 12 frigates compared to Germany's 11.
How do the Canada and Germany navies compare in size?
Canada's navy is 2.2 times larger than Germany's in terms of total ships (159 vs 71).