Navy comparison: Cuba vs United States
Overview
United States's 475-ship navy outnumbers Cuba's 33 vessels (14:1 advantage). Of these, 33 and 243 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 1 vs 71 submarines, 0 vs 11 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 78 destroyers, 2 vs 1 frigates, 1 vs 33 corvettes, 0 vs 58 amphibious ships, 20 vs 0 patrol boats, 8 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Cuba vs United States).
Cuba's navy is officially the Cuban Revolutionary Navy, while United States's is the United States Navy.
Cuban Revolutionary Navy 🇨🇺
| Official Name | Cuban Revolutionary Navy |
| Total ships | 33 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 33 as of 2026 |
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United States Navy 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Navy |
| Total ships | 475 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 243 as of 2025 |
| Naval Ensign |
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Cuban ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 1 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 2 | |
| Corvettes | 1 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 20 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 8 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 1 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
United States ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 71 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 11 | |
| Destroyers | 78 | |
| Cruisers | 18 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 33 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 0 | |
| Amphibious ships | 58 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 83 | |
| Support ships | 82 | |
| Other ships | 36 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Cuba or United States?
United States has a larger navy with 475 ships compared to Cuba's 33 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Cuba or United States?
United States operates more submarines with 71 compared to Cuba's 1.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Cuba or United States?
United States has 11 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Cuba's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Cuba or United States?
United States operates 78 destroyers compared to Cuba's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Cuba or United States?
Cuba operates 2 frigates compared to United States's 1.
How do the Cuba and United States navies compare in size?
United States's navy is 14.4 times larger than Cuba's in terms of total ships (475 vs 33).