Navy comparison: Spain vs Norway
Overview
Spain operates a fleet of 78 ships compared to 60 for Norway.
The fleet breakdown includes 3 vs 6 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 11 vs 4 frigates, 0 vs 6 corvettes, 2 vs 0 amphibious ships, 24 vs 25 patrol boats, 0 vs 6 coastal boats, 6 vs 5 mine warfare ships (Spain vs Norway).
Spain's navy is officially the Spanish Navy, while Norway's is the Royal Norwegian Navy.
Spanish Navy 🇪🇸
| Official Name | Spanish Navy |
| Total ships | 78 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 78 as of 2025 |
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Royal Norwegian Navy 🇳🇴
| Official Name | Royal Norwegian Navy |
| Total ships | 60 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 60 as of 2025 |
| Naval Ensign |
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 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 0 | |
| Other ships | 27 | |
Norwegian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 4 | |
| Corvettes | 6 | |
| Coastal boats | 6 | |
| Patrol boats | 25 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 5 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 5 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 0 | |
| Other ships | 3 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Spain or Norway?
Spain has a larger navy with 78 ships compared to Norway's 60 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Spain or Norway?
Norway operates more submarines with 6 compared to Spain's 3.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Spain or Norway?
Spain has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Norway's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Spain or Norway?
Spain operates 11 frigates compared to Norway's 4.