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Navy comparison: Flag of Germany Germany vs Flag of Russia Russia

Russia's 279 warships outnumber Germany's 45 (6.2:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 72 and 475.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Germany GermanyWorld #10 26.6
SEAS Index / 100

Russia leads on 8 of 9 categories

Naval ensign of Russia RussiaWorld #3 71.0
  • 0 Cruisersweight ×80 · size, era 2
  • 0 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 6
  • 6 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 56
  • 11 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 12
  • 6 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 63
  • 0 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 17
  • 12 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 43
  • 10 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 64
  • 0 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 16
  • 20 Support shipsnot scored 111
  • 0 Cargo shipsnot scored 5
  • 7 Other shipsnot scored 61
Germany Russia Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
Germany Russia Ratio
Official name German Navy Russian Navy
Total ships 72 475 🇷🇺 6.6×
Active ships 72 456 🇷🇺 6.3×
On order / planned 27 73 🇷🇺 2.7×
Submarines 6 56 🇷🇺 9.3×
Principal surface combatants 11 20 🇷🇺 1.8×
Amphibious ships 0 17 🇷🇺
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Corvettes 6 63 🇷🇺 10×
Patrol boats 10 64 🇷🇺 6.4×
Mine warfare 12 43 🇷🇺 3.6×
Coastal boats 0 16 🇷🇺
Auxiliaries 27 177 🇷🇺 6.6×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇩🇪 GermanyType 212-class ×6Baden-Württemberg-class ×4Braunschweig-class ×6
🇷🇺 RussiaImproved Kilo-class ×10Project 1155-class ×6Admiral Grigorovich-class ×3
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Germany or Russia?
Russia has a larger navy with 279 warships in service compared to Germany's 45.
Which navy has more submarines, Germany or Russia?
Russia operates more submarines with 56 compared to Germany's 6.
Which navy has more destroyers, Germany or Russia?
Russia operates 6 destroyers compared to Germany's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Germany or Russia?
Russia operates 12 frigates compared to Germany's 11.
How do the Germany and Russia navies compare in size?
Russia's navy is 6.2 times larger than Germany's in terms of total ships (279 vs 45).