Navy comparison: Spain vs Ukraine
Ukraine's 175-ship navy outnumbers Spain's 78 vessels (2.2x advantage). Of these, 78 and 42 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 3 vs 0 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 11 vs 0 frigates, 0 vs 2 corvettes, 2 vs 5 amphibious ships, 24 vs 138 patrol boats, 6 vs 6 mine warfare ships (Spain vs Ukraine). Spain's navy is officially the Spanish Navy, while Ukraine's is the Ukrainian Navy.
Spanish Navy 🇪🇸
| Official Name | Spanish Navy |
| Total ships | 78 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 78 as of 2025 |
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Ukrainian Navy 🇺🇦
| Official Name | Ukrainian Navy |
| Total ships | 175 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 42 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 | |
| Other ships | 27 | |
Ukrainian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 2 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 138 | |
| Amphibious ships | 5 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 6 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 23 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Spain or Ukraine?
Ukraine has a larger navy with 175 ships compared to Spain's 78 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Spain or Ukraine?
Spain operates more submarines with 3 compared to Ukraine's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Spain or Ukraine?
Spain has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Ukraine's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Spain or Ukraine?
Spain operates 11 frigates compared to Ukraine's 0.
How do the Spain and Ukraine navies compare in size?
Ukraine's navy is 2.2 times larger than Spain's in terms of total ships (175 vs 78).