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

Ecuador's 34 warships outnumber Cuba's 15 (2.3:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 18 and 54.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Flag of Cuba CubaWorld #57 6.8
SEAS Index / 100

Ecuador leads on 3 of 6 categories

Naval ensign of Ecuador EcuadorWorld #51 8.0
  • 0 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 2
  • 2 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 2
  • 1 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 6
  • 5 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 0
  • 0 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 21
  • 7 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 3
  • 3 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 18 54 🇪🇨 3.0×
Active ships 18 54 🇪🇨 3.0×
On order / planned 0 12 🇪🇨
Submarines 0 2 🇪🇨
Principal surface combatants 2 2 —
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Corvettes 1 6 🇪🇨 6.0×
Patrol boats 0 21 🇪🇨
Mine warfare 5 0 🇨🇺
Coastal boats 7 3 🇨🇺 2.3×
Auxiliaries 3 20 🇪🇨 6.7×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇨🇺 CubaProject 1241.2 Molniya-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 34 warships in service compared to Cuba's 15.
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?
Cuba and Ecuador both operate 2 frigates.
How do the Cuba and Ecuador navies compare in size?
Ecuador's navy is 2.3 times larger than Cuba's in terms of total ships (34 vs 15).