Navy comparison: France vs United States
United States's 474-ship navy outnumbers France's 138 vessels (3.4x advantage). Of these, 133 and 243 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 9 vs 71 submarines, 1 vs 11 aircraft carriers, 10 vs 78 destroyers, 12 vs 1 frigates, 0 vs 33 corvettes, 3 vs 58 amphibious ships, 26 vs 0 patrol boats, 19 vs 4 mine warfare ships (France vs United States). France's navy is officially the French Navy, while United States's is the United States Navy.
French Navy 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Navy |
| Total ships | 138 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 133 as of 2025 |
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United States Navy 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Navy |
| Total ships | 474 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 243 as of 2025 |
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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 | |
United States ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 71 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 11 | |
| Destroyers | 78 | |
| Cruisers | 18 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 33 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 0 | |
| Amphibious ships | 58 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 83 | |
| Support ships | 81 | |
| Other ships | 36 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, France or United States?
United States has a larger navy with 474 ships compared to France's 138 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, France or United States?
United States operates more submarines with 71 compared to France's 9.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, France or United States?
United States has 11 aircraft carrier(s) compared to France's 1.
Which navy has more destroyers, France or United States?
United States operates 78 destroyers compared to France's 10.
Which navy has more frigates, France or United States?
France operates 12 frigates compared to United States's 1.
How do the France and United States navies compare in size?
United States's navy is 3.4 times larger than France's in terms of total ships (474 vs 138).