Navy comparison: Germany vs France

German Navy 🇩🇪

Official Name German Navy
Total ships71
Active ships71
Naval Ensign

Ensign of Germany navy

French Navy 🇫🇷

Official Name French Navy
Total ships138
Active ships133
Naval Ensign

Ensign of France navy

German ships by category

Ship category Total
Submarines 6
Aircraft carriers 0
Destroyers 0
Cruisers 0
Frigates 11
Corvettes 5
Coastal boats 0
Patrol boats 10
Amphibious ships 0
Mine Warfare ships 12
Cargo ships 0
Support ships 20
Other ships 7

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, Germany or France?
France has a larger navy with 138 ships compared to Germany's 71 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Germany or France?
France operates more submarines with 9 compared to Germany's 6.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Germany or France?
France has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Germany's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Germany or France?
France operates 10 destroyers compared to Germany's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Germany or France?
France operates 12 frigates compared to Germany's 11.
How do the Germany and France navies compare in size?
France's navy is 1.9 times larger than Germany's in terms of total ships (138 vs 71).