Navy comparison: France vs Russia
French Navy 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Navy |
| Total ships | 138 |
| Active ships | 133 |
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Russian Navy 🇷🇺
| Official Name | Russian Navy |
| Total ships | 565 |
| Active ships | 478 |
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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 | |
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, France or Russia?
Russia has a larger navy with 565 ships compared to France's 138 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, France or Russia?
Russia operates more submarines with 81 compared to France's 9.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, France or Russia?
Russia has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to France's 1.
Which navy has more destroyers, France or Russia?
France operates 10 destroyers compared to Russia's 9.
Which navy has more frigates, France or Russia?
Russia operates 19 frigates compared to France's 12.
How do the France and Russia navies compare in size?
Russia's navy is 4.1 times larger than France's in terms of total ships (565 vs 138).