Navy comparison: Germany vs Spain
Germany operates a fleet of 71 ships compared to 78 for Spain. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 3 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 11 vs 11 frigates, 5 vs 0 corvettes, 0 vs 2 amphibious ships, 10 vs 24 patrol boats, 12 vs 6 mine warfare ships (Germany vs Spain). Germany's navy is officially the German Navy, while Spain's is the Spanish Navy.
German Navy 🇩🇪
| Official Name | German Navy |
| Total ships | 71 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 71 as of 2025 |
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Spanish Navy 🇪🇸
| Official Name | Spanish Navy |
| Total ships | 78 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 78 as of 2025 |
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German ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 11 | |
| Corvettes | 5 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 10 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 12 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 20 | |
| Other ships | 7 | |
Spanish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 3 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 11 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 24 | |
| Amphibious ships | 2 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 6 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 4 | |
| Other ships | 27 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Germany or Spain?
Spain has a larger navy with 78 ships compared to Germany's 71 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Germany or Spain?
Germany operates more submarines with 6 compared to Spain's 3.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Germany or Spain?
Spain has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Germany's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Germany or Spain?
Spain operates 11 frigates compared to Germany's 11.