Navy comparison: Germany vs Italy
German Navy 🇩🇪
| Official Name | German Navy |
| Total ships | 71 |
| Active ships | 71 |
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Italian Navy 🇮🇹
| Official Name | Italian Navy |
| Total ships | 309 |
| Active ships | 309 |
| Naval Ensign |
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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 | |
Italian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 8 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 3 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 19 | |
| Amphibious ships | 45 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 10 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 104 | |
| Other ships | 110 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Germany or Italy?
Italy has a larger navy with 309 ships compared to Germany's 71 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Germany or Italy?
Italy operates more submarines with 8 compared to Germany's 6.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Germany or Italy?
Italy has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Germany's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Germany or Italy?
Italy operates 3 destroyers compared to Germany's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Germany or Italy?
Germany operates 11 frigates compared to Italy's 9.
How do the Germany and Italy navies compare in size?
Italy's navy is 4.4 times larger than Germany's in terms of total ships (309 vs 71).