Navy comparison: Spain vs Russia
Overview
Russia's 529-ship navy outnumbers Spain's 78 vessels (6.8x advantage). Of these, 78 and 446 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 3 vs 81 submarines, 1 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 8 destroyers, 11 vs 19 frigates, 0 vs 81 corvettes, 2 vs 22 amphibious ships, 24 vs 68 patrol boats, 0 vs 18 coastal boats, 6 vs 50 mine warfare ships (Spain vs Russia).
Spain's navy is officially the Spanish Navy, while Russia's is the Russian Navy.
Spanish Navy 🇪🇸
| Official Name | Spanish Navy |
| Total ships | 78 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 78 as of 2025 |
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Russian Navy 🇷🇺
| Official Name | Russian Navy |
| Total ships | 529 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 446 as of 2026 |
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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 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 0 | |
| Other ships | 27 | |
Russian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 81 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 8 | |
| Cruisers | 2 | |
| Frigates | 19 | |
| Corvettes | 81 | |
| Coastal boats | 18 | |
| Patrol boats | 68 | |
| Amphibious ships | 22 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 50 | |
| Cargo ships | 5 | |
| Support ships | 113 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 0 | |
| Other ships | 61 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Spain or Russia?
Russia has a larger navy with 529 ships compared to Spain's 78 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Spain or Russia?
Russia operates more submarines with 81 compared to Spain's 3.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Spain or Russia?
Russia has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Spain's 1.
Which navy has more destroyers, Spain or Russia?
Russia operates 8 destroyers compared to Spain's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Spain or Russia?
Russia operates 19 frigates compared to Spain's 11.
How do the Spain and Russia navies compare in size?
Russia's navy is 6.8 times larger than Spain's in terms of total ships (529 vs 78).