Navy comparison: France vs Norway
France's 138-ship navy outnumbers Norway's 60 vessels (2.3x advantage). Of these, 133 and 60 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 9 vs 6 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 10 vs 0 destroyers, 12 vs 4 frigates, 0 vs 6 corvettes, 3 vs 0 amphibious ships, 26 vs 25 patrol boats, 0 vs 6 coastal boats, 19 vs 5 mine warfare ships (France vs Norway). France's navy is officially the French Navy, while Norway's is the Royal Norwegian Navy.
French Navy 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Navy |
| Total ships | 138 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 133 as of 2025 |
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Royal Norwegian Navy 🇳🇴
| Official Name | Royal Norwegian Navy |
| Total ships | 60 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 60 as of 2025 |
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 | |
Norwegian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 4 | |
| Corvettes | 6 | |
| Coastal boats | 6 | |
| Patrol boats | 25 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 5 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 5 | |
| Other ships | 3 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, France or Norway?
France has a larger navy with 138 ships compared to Norway's 60 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, France or Norway?
France operates more submarines with 9 compared to Norway's 6.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, France or Norway?
France has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Norway's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, France or Norway?
France operates 10 destroyers compared to Norway's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, France or Norway?
France operates 12 frigates compared to Norway's 4.
How do the France and Norway navies compare in size?
France's navy is 2.3 times larger than Norway's in terms of total ships (138 vs 60).