Navy comparison: Egypt vs France
Egypt's 320-ship navy outnumbers France's 138 vessels (2.3x advantage). Of these, 318 and 133 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 8 vs 9 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 10 destroyers, 13 vs 12 frigates, 7 vs 0 corvettes, 17 vs 3 amphibious ships, 235 vs 26 patrol boats, 12 vs 19 mine warfare ships (Egypt vs France). Egypt's navy is officially the Egyptian Navy, while France's is the French Navy.
Egyptian Navy 🇪🇬
| Official Name | Egyptian Navy |
| Total ships | 320 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 318 as of 2025 |
French Navy 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Navy |
| Total ships | 138 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 133 as of 2025 |
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Egyptian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 8 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 13 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 235 | |
| Amphibious ships | 17 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 12 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 21 | |
| Other ships | 7 | |
French ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 10 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 26 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 19 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 58 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Egypt or France?
Egypt has a larger navy with 320 ships compared to France's 138 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Egypt or France?
France operates more submarines with 9 compared to Egypt's 8.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Egypt or France?
France has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Egypt's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Egypt or France?
France operates 10 destroyers compared to Egypt's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Egypt or France?
Egypt operates 13 frigates compared to France's 12.
How do the Egypt and France navies compare in size?
Egypt's navy is 2.3 times larger than France's in terms of total ships (320 vs 138).