Navy comparison: Greece vs Russia
Russia's 565-ship navy outnumbers Greece's 157 vessels (3.6x advantage). Of these, 154 and 477 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 10 vs 81 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 9 destroyers, 16 vs 19 frigates, 0 vs 99 corvettes, 26 vs 83 amphibious ships, 10 vs 70 patrol boats, 36 vs 6 coastal boats, 3 vs 50 mine warfare ships (Greece vs Russia). Greece's navy is officially the Hellenic Navy, while Russia's is the Russian Navy.
Hellenic Navy 🇬🇷
| Official Name | Hellenic Navy |
| Total ships | 157 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 154 as of 2025 |
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Russian Navy 🇷🇺
| Official Name | Russian Navy |
| Total ships | 565 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 477 as of 2026 |
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Greek ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 10 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 1 | |
| Frigates | 16 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 36 | |
| Patrol boats | 10 | |
| Amphibious ships | 26 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 3 | |
| Cargo ships | 8 | |
| Support ships | 34 | |
| Other ships | 13 | |
Russian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 81 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 9 | |
| 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, Greece or Russia?
Russia has a larger navy with 565 ships compared to Greece's 157 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Greece or Russia?
Russia operates more submarines with 81 compared to Greece's 10.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Greece or Russia?
Russia has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Greece's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Greece or Russia?
Russia operates 9 destroyers compared to Greece's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Greece or Russia?
Russia operates 19 frigates compared to Greece's 16.
How do the Greece and Russia navies compare in size?
Russia's navy is 3.6 times larger than Greece's in terms of total ships (565 vs 157).