Navy comparison: France vs Taiwan
France operates a fleet of 138 ships compared to 112 for Taiwan. Of these, 133 and 101 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 9 vs 14 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 10 vs 4 destroyers, 12 vs 21 frigates, 0 vs 7 corvettes, 3 vs 8 amphibious ships, 26 vs 37 patrol boats, 19 vs 10 mine warfare ships (France vs Taiwan). France's navy is officially the French Navy, while Taiwan's is the Republic of China Navy.
French Navy 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Navy |
| Total ships | 138 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 133 as of 2025 |
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Republic of China Navy 🇹🇼
| Official Name | Republic of China Navy |
| Total ships | 112 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 101 as of 2026 |
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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 | |
Taiwanese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 14 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 4 | |
| Cruisers | 1 | |
| Frigates | 21 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 37 | |
| Amphibious ships | 8 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 10 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 5 | |
| Other ships | 5 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, France or Taiwan?
France has a larger navy with 138 ships compared to Taiwan's 112 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, France or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates more submarines with 14 compared to France's 9.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, France or Taiwan?
France has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Taiwan's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, France or Taiwan?
France operates 10 destroyers compared to Taiwan's 4.
Which navy has more frigates, France or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates 21 frigates compared to France's 12.