Navy comparison: Finland vs Russia
Russia's 565-ship navy outnumbers Finland's 230 vessels (2.5x advantage). Of these, 200 and 477 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 81 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 9 destroyers, 0 vs 19 frigates, 12 vs 99 corvettes, 149 vs 83 amphibious ships, 0 vs 70 patrol boats, 0 vs 6 coastal boats, 18 vs 50 mine warfare ships (Finland vs Russia). Finland's navy is officially the Finnish Navy, while Russia's is the Russian Navy.
Finnish Navy 🇫🇮
| Official Name | Finnish Navy |
| Total ships | 230 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 200 as of 2025 |
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Russian Navy 🇷🇺
| Official Name | Russian Navy |
| Total ships | 565 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 477 as of 2026 |
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Finnish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 12 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 0 | |
| Amphibious ships | 149 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 18 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 40 | |
| Other ships | 11 | |
Russian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 81 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 9 | |
| Cruisers | 2 | |
| Frigates | 19 | |
| Corvettes | 99 | |
| Coastal boats | 6 | |
| Patrol boats | 70 | |
| Amphibious ships | 83 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 50 | |
| Cargo ships | 5 | |
| Support ships | 116 | |
| Other ships | 24 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Finland or Russia?
Russia has a larger navy with 565 ships compared to Finland's 230 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Finland or Russia?
Russia operates more submarines with 81 compared to Finland's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Finland or Russia?
Russia has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Finland's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Finland or Russia?
Russia operates 9 destroyers compared to Finland's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Finland or Russia?
Russia operates 19 frigates compared to Finland's 0.
How do the Finland and Russia navies compare in size?
Russia's navy is 2.5 times larger than Finland's in terms of total ships (565 vs 230).