Navy comparison: Canada vs United Kingdom
Royal Canadian Navy 🇨🇦
| Official Name | Royal Canadian Navy |
| Total ships | 159 |
| Active ships | 66 |
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Royal Navy 🇬🇧
| Official Name | Royal Navy |
| Total ships | 80 |
| Active ships | 63 |
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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 | |
British ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 2 | |
| Destroyers | 6 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 8 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 26 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 18 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 7 | |
| Other ships | 4 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Canada or United Kingdom?
Canada has a larger navy with 159 ships compared to United Kingdom's 80 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Canada or United Kingdom?
Canada operates more submarines with 16 compared to United Kingdom's 9.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Canada or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Canada's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Canada or United Kingdom?
Canada operates 15 destroyers compared to United Kingdom's 6.
Which navy has more frigates, Canada or United Kingdom?
Canada operates 12 frigates compared to United Kingdom's 8.
How do the Canada and United Kingdom navies compare in size?
Canada's navy is 2.0 times larger than United Kingdom's in terms of total ships (159 vs 80).