Navy comparison: Spain vs United Kingdom
Spanish Navy 🇪🇸
| Official Name | Spanish Navy |
| Total ships | 78 |
| Active ships | 78 |
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Royal Navy 🇬🇧
| Official Name | Royal Navy |
| Total ships | 80 |
| Active ships | 63 |
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Spanish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 3 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 11 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 24 | |
| Amphibious ships | 2 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 6 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 4 | |
| Other ships | 27 | |
British ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 2 | |
| Destroyers | 6 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 8 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 26 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 18 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 7 | |
| Other ships | 4 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Spain or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has a larger navy with 80 ships compared to Spain's 78 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Spain or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom operates more submarines with 9 compared to Spain's 3.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Spain or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Spain's 1.
Which navy has more destroyers, Spain or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom operates 6 destroyers compared to Spain's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Spain or United Kingdom?
Spain operates 11 frigates compared to United Kingdom's 8.