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Navy comparison: Flag of Norway Norway vs Flag of Russia Russia

Russia's 279 warships outnumber Norway's 52 (5.4:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 60 and 475.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Flag of Norway NorwayWorld #25 18.0
SEAS Index / 100

Russia leads on 9 of 9 categories

Naval ensign of Russia RussiaWorld #3 69.7
  • 0 Cruisersweight ×80 · size, era 2
  • 0 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 6
  • 6 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 56
  • 4 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 12
  • 6 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 63
  • 0 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 17
  • 5 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 43
  • 25 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 64
  • 6 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 16
  • 5 Support shipsnot scored 111
  • 0 Cargo shipsnot scored 5
  • 3 Other shipsnot scored 61
Norway Russia Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
Norway Russia Ratio
Official name Royal Norwegian Navy Russian Navy
Total ships 60 475 🇷🇺 7.9×
Active ships 60 456 🇷🇺 7.6×
On order / planned 13 73 🇷🇺 5.6×
Submarines 6 56 🇷🇺 9.3×
Principal surface combatants 4 20 🇷🇺 5.0×
Amphibious ships 0 17 🇷🇺
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Corvettes 6 63 🇷🇺 10×
Patrol boats 25 64 🇷🇺 2.6×
Mine warfare 5 43 🇷🇺 8.6×
Coastal boats 6 16 🇷🇺 2.7×
Auxiliaries 8 177 🇷🇺 22×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇳🇴 NorwayUla-class ×6Fridtjof Nansen-class ×4Skjold-class ×6
🇷🇺 RussiaImproved Kilo-class ×10Project 1155-class ×6Admiral Grigorovich-class ×3
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Norway or Russia?
Russia has a larger navy with 279 warships in service compared to Norway's 52.
Which navy has more submarines, Norway or Russia?
Russia operates more submarines with 56 compared to Norway's 6.
Which navy has more destroyers, Norway or Russia?
Russia operates 6 destroyers compared to Norway's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Norway or Russia?
Russia operates 12 frigates compared to Norway's 4.
How do the Norway and Russia navies compare in size?
Russia's navy is 5.4 times larger than Norway's in terms of total ships (279 vs 52).