Navy comparison: Canada vs United States
Royal Canadian Navy 🇨🇦
| Official Name | Royal Canadian Navy |
| Total ships | 159 |
| Active ships | 66 |
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United States Navy 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Navy |
| Total ships | 471 |
| Active ships | 241 |
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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 | |
United States ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 69 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 11 | |
| Destroyers | 76 | |
| Cruisers | 18 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 31 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 0 | |
| Amphibious ships | 58 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 8 | |
| Cargo ships | 83 | |
| Support ships | 80 | |
| Other ships | 36 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Canada or United States?
United States has a larger navy with 471 ships compared to Canada's 159 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Canada or United States?
United States operates more submarines with 69 compared to Canada's 16.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Canada or United States?
United States has 11 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Canada's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Canada or United States?
United States operates 76 destroyers compared to Canada's 15.
Which navy has more frigates, Canada or United States?
Canada operates 12 frigates compared to United States's 1.
How do the Canada and United States navies compare in size?
United States's navy is 3.0 times larger than Canada's in terms of total ships (471 vs 159).