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Navy comparison: Flag of Cuba Cuba vs Flag of El Salvador El Salvador

Cuba operates a fleet of 33 ships compared to 31 for El Salvador. Of these, 33 and 29 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

Cuba leads on 4 of 5 categories

Naval ensign of El Salvador El SalvadorWorld #67 5.2
  • 2 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 0
  • 1 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 0
  • 8 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 0
  • 14 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 25
  • 7 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 0
  • 1 Support shipsnot scored 0
  • 0 Other shipsnot scored 4
Cuba El Salvador 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 El Salvador Ratio
Official name Cuban Revolutionary Navy Navy of El Salvador
Total ships 33 31 🇨🇺 1.1×
Active ships 33 29 🇨🇺 1.1×
On order / planned 0 2 🇸🇻
Submarines 0 0 —
Principal surface combatants 2 0 🇨🇺
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Corvettes 1 0 🇨🇺
Patrol boats 14 25 🇸🇻 1.8×
Mine warfare 8 0 🇨🇺
Coastal boats 7 0 🇨🇺
Auxiliaries 1 4 🇸🇻 4.0×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇨🇺 CubaProject 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class ×1
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Cuba or El Salvador?
Cuba has a larger navy with 33 ships compared to El Salvador's 31 ships.
Which navy has more frigates, Cuba or El Salvador?
Cuba operates 2 frigates compared to El Salvador's 0.