Navy comparison: France vs United Kingdom
French Navy 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Navy |
| Total ships | 138 |
| Active ships | 133 |
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Royal Navy 🇬🇧
| Official Name | Royal Navy |
| Total ships | 80 |
| Active ships | 63 |
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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 | |
British ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 2 | |
| Destroyers | 6 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 8 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 26 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 18 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 7 | |
| Other ships | 4 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, France or United Kingdom?
France has a larger navy with 138 ships compared to United Kingdom's 80 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, France or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom operates more submarines with 9 compared to France's 9.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, France or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to France's 1.
Which navy has more destroyers, France or United Kingdom?
France operates 10 destroyers compared to United Kingdom's 6.
Which navy has more frigates, France or United Kingdom?
France operates 12 frigates compared to United Kingdom's 8.
How do the France and United Kingdom navies compare in size?
France's navy is 1.7 times larger than United Kingdom's in terms of total ships (138 vs 80).