Navy comparison: Egypt vs Russia
Egypt operates a fleet of 320 ships compared to 565 for Russia. Of these, 318 and 477 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 8 vs 81 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 9 destroyers, 13 vs 19 frigates, 7 vs 99 corvettes, 17 vs 83 amphibious ships, 235 vs 70 patrol boats, 0 vs 6 coastal boats, 12 vs 50 mine warfare ships (Egypt vs Russia). Egypt's navy is officially the Egyptian Navy, while Russia's is the Russian Navy.
Egyptian Navy 🇪🇬
| Official Name | Egyptian Navy |
| Total ships | 320 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 318 as of 2025 |
Russian Navy 🇷🇺
| Official Name | Russian Navy |
| Total ships | 565 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 477 as of 2026 |
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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 | |
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, Egypt or Russia?
Russia has a larger navy with 565 ships compared to Egypt's 320 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Egypt or Russia?
Russia operates more submarines with 81 compared to Egypt's 8.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Egypt or Russia?
Russia has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Egypt's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Egypt or Russia?
Russia operates 9 destroyers compared to Egypt's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Egypt or Russia?
Russia operates 19 frigates compared to Egypt's 13.
How do the Egypt and Russia navies compare in size?
Russia's navy is 1.8 times larger than Egypt's in terms of total ships (565 vs 320).