Navy comparison: Germany vs Italy

German Navy 🇩🇪

Official Name German Navy
Total ships71
Active ships71
Naval Ensign

Ensign of Germany navy

Italian Navy 🇮🇹

Official Name Italian Navy
Total ships309
Active ships309
Naval Ensign

Ensign of Italy navy

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).