Navy comparison: Estonia vs Russia
Overview
Russia's 529-ship navy outnumbers Estonia's 8 vessels (66:1 advantage). Of these, 8 and 446 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 81 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 8 destroyers, 0 vs 19 frigates, 0 vs 81 corvettes, 0 vs 22 amphibious ships, 4 vs 68 patrol boats, 0 vs 18 coastal boats, 4 vs 50 mine warfare ships (Estonia vs Russia).
Estonia's navy is officially the Estonian Navy, while Russia's is the Russian Navy.
Estonian Navy 🇪🇪
| Official Name | Estonian Navy |
| Total ships | 8 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 8 as of 2026 |
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Russian Navy 🇷🇺
| Official Name | Russian Navy |
| Total ships | 529 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 446 as of 2026 |
| Naval Ensign |
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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 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 0 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
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, Estonia or Russia?
Russia has a larger navy with 529 ships compared to Estonia's 8 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Estonia or Russia?
Russia operates more submarines with 81 compared to Estonia's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Estonia or Russia?
Russia has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Estonia's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Estonia or Russia?
Russia operates 8 destroyers compared to Estonia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Estonia or Russia?
Russia operates 19 frigates compared to Estonia's 0.
How do the Estonia and Russia navies compare in size?
Russia's navy is 66.1 times larger than Estonia's in terms of total ships (529 vs 8).