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Navy comparison: Flag of Cuba Cuba vs Flag of Ecuador Ecuador

Cuba operates a fleet of 33 ships compared to 48 for Ecuador. Of these, 33 and 46 are in active service respectively.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Flag of Cuba CubaWorld #60 6.8
SEAS Index / 100

Ecuador leads on 4 of 6 categories

Naval ensign of Ecuador EcuadorWorld #52 7.8
  • 0 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 2
  • 2 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 2
  • 1 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 6
  • 8 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 0
  • 14 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 13
  • 7 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 3
  • 1 Support shipsnot scored 19
  • 0 Cargo shipsnot scored 1
Cuba Ecuador Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
Cuba Ecuador Ratio
Official name Cuban Revolutionary Navy Ecuadorian Navy
Total ships 33 48 🇪🇨 1.5×
Active ships 33 46 🇪🇨 1.4×
On order / planned 0 2 🇪🇨
Submarines 0 2 🇪🇨
Principal surface combatants 2 2 —
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Corvettes 1 6 🇪🇨 6.0×
Patrol boats 14 13 🇨🇺 1.1×
Mine warfare 8 0 🇨🇺
Coastal boats 7 3 🇨🇺 2.3×
Auxiliaries 1 20 🇪🇨 20×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇨🇺 CubaProject 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class ×1
🇪🇨 EcuadorType 209-class ×2Leander-class ×2Esmeraldas-class ×6
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Cuba or Ecuador?
Ecuador has a larger navy with 48 ships compared to Cuba's 33 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Cuba or Ecuador?
Ecuador operates more submarines with 2 compared to Cuba's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Cuba or Ecuador?
Ecuador operates 2 frigates compared to Cuba's 2.