Navy comparison: France vs Russia
Overview
Russia's 564-ship navy outnumbers France's 139 vessels (4.1x advantage). Of these, 134 and 477 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 10 vs 81 submarines, 1 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 10 vs 8 destroyers, 12 vs 19 frigates, 0 vs 99 corvettes, 3 vs 83 amphibious ships, 26 vs 70 patrol boats, 0 vs 6 coastal boats, 19 vs 50 mine warfare ships (France vs Russia).
France's navy is officially the French Navy, while Russia's is the Russian Navy.
French Navy 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Navy |
| Total ships | 139 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 134 as of 2025 |
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Russian Navy 🇷🇺
| Official Name | Russian Navy |
| Total ships | 564 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 477 as of 2026 |
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French ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 10 | |
| 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 | 8 | |
| 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 564 ships compared to France's 139 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, France or Russia?
Russia operates more submarines with 81 compared to France's 10.
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 8.
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 (564 vs 139).