Navy comparison: Estonia vs France

France's 138-ship navy outnumbers Estonia's 8 vessels (17:1 advantage). Of these, 8 and 133 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 9 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 10 destroyers, 0 vs 12 frigates, 0 vs 3 amphibious ships, 4 vs 26 patrol boats, 4 vs 19 mine warfare ships (Estonia vs France). Estonia's navy is officially the Estonian Navy, while France's is the French Navy.

Estonian Navy 🇪🇪

Official Name Estonian Navy
Total ships 8 as of 2026
Active ships 8 as of 2026
Naval Ensign

Ensign of Estonia navy

French Navy 🇫🇷

Official Name French Navy
Total ships 138 as of 2025
Active ships 133 as of 2025
Naval Ensign

Ensign of France navy

Estonian ships by category

Ship category Total
Submarines 0
Aircraft carriers 0
Destroyers 0
Cruisers 0
Frigates 0
Corvettes 0
Coastal boats 0
Patrol boats 4
Amphibious ships 0
Mine Warfare ships 4
Cargo ships 0
Support ships 0
Other ships 0

French ships by category

Ship category Total
Submarines 9
Aircraft carriers 1
Destroyers 10
Cruisers 0
Frigates 12
Corvettes 0
Coastal boats 0
Patrol boats 26
Amphibious ships 3
Mine Warfare ships 19
Cargo ships 0
Support ships 58
Other ships 0

Ship Categories Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Estonia or France?
France has a larger navy with 138 ships compared to Estonia's 8 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Estonia or France?
France operates more submarines with 9 compared to Estonia's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Estonia or France?
France has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Estonia's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Estonia or France?
France operates 10 destroyers compared to Estonia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Estonia or France?
France operates 12 frigates compared to Estonia's 0.
How do the Estonia and France navies compare in size?
France's navy is 17.2 times larger than Estonia's in terms of total ships (138 vs 8).