Navy comparison: France vs Netherlands

French Navy 🇫🇷

Official Name French Navy
Total ships138
Active ships133
Naval Ensign

Ensign of France navy

Royal Netherlands Navy 🇳🇱

Official Name Royal Netherlands Navy
Total ships38
Active ships38
Naval Ensign

Ensign of Netherlands navy

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

Netherlands ships by category

Ship category Total
Submarines 3
Aircraft carriers 0
Destroyers 0
Cruisers 0
Frigates 6
Corvettes 0
Coastal boats 0
Patrol boats 7
Amphibious ships 2
Mine Warfare ships 6
Cargo ships 0
Support ships 8
Other ships 6

Ship Categories Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, France or Netherlands?
France has a larger navy with 138 ships compared to Netherlands's 38 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, France or Netherlands?
France operates more submarines with 9 compared to Netherlands's 3.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, France or Netherlands?
France has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Netherlands's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, France or Netherlands?
France operates 10 destroyers compared to Netherlands's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, France or Netherlands?
France operates 12 frigates compared to Netherlands's 6.
How do the France and Netherlands navies compare in size?
France's navy is 3.6 times larger than Netherlands's in terms of total ships (138 vs 38).