Navy comparison: Germany vs Russia
German Navy 🇩🇪
| Official Name | German Navy |
| Total ships | 71 |
| Active ships | 71 |
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Russian Navy 🇷🇺
| Official Name | Russian Navy |
| Total ships | 565 |
| Active ships | 478 |
| 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 | |
Russian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 81 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 9 | |
| Cruisers | 2 | |
| Frigates | 19 | |
| Corvettes | 99 | |
| Coastal boats | 6 | |
| Patrol boats | 70 | |
| Amphibious ships | 83 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 50 | |
| Cargo ships | 5 | |
| Support ships | 116 | |
| Other ships | 24 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Germany or Russia?
Russia has a larger navy with 565 ships compared to Germany's 71 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Germany or Russia?
Russia operates more submarines with 81 compared to Germany's 6.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Germany or Russia?
Russia has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Germany's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Germany or Russia?
Russia operates 9 destroyers compared to Germany's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Germany or Russia?
Russia operates 19 frigates compared to Germany's 11.
How do the Germany and Russia navies compare in size?
Russia's navy is 8.0 times larger than Germany's in terms of total ships (565 vs 71).