Navy comparison: United Kingdom vs Taiwan
United Kingdom operates a fleet of 80 ships compared to 112 for Taiwan. Of these, 63 and 101 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 9 vs 14 submarines, 2 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 6 vs 4 destroyers, 8 vs 21 frigates, 0 vs 7 corvettes, 0 vs 8 amphibious ships, 26 vs 37 patrol boats, 18 vs 10 mine warfare ships (United Kingdom vs Taiwan). United Kingdom's navy is officially the Royal Navy, while Taiwan's is the Republic of China Navy.
Royal Navy 🇬🇧
| Official Name | Royal Navy |
| Total ships | 80 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 63 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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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 | |
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, United Kingdom or Taiwan?
Taiwan has a larger navy with 112 ships compared to United Kingdom's 80 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, United Kingdom or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates more submarines with 14 compared to United Kingdom's 9.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, United Kingdom or Taiwan?
United Kingdom has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Taiwan's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, United Kingdom or Taiwan?
United Kingdom operates 6 destroyers compared to Taiwan's 4.
Which navy has more frigates, United Kingdom or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates 21 frigates compared to United Kingdom's 8.