Navy comparison: Norway vs Russia
Overview
Russia's 565-ship navy outnumbers Norway's 60 vessels (9.4x advantage). Of these, 60 and 477 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 81 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 9 destroyers, 4 vs 19 frigates, 6 vs 99 corvettes, 0 vs 83 amphibious ships, 25 vs 70 patrol boats, 6 vs 6 coastal boats, 5 vs 50 mine warfare ships (Norway vs Russia).
Norway's navy is officially the Royal Norwegian Navy, while Russia's is the Russian Navy.
Royal Norwegian Navy 🇳🇴
| Official Name | Royal Norwegian Navy |
| Total ships | 60 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 60 as of 2025 |
| Naval Ensign |
Russian Navy 🇷🇺
| Official Name | Russian Navy |
| Total ships | 565 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 477 as of 2026 |
| Naval Ensign |
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Norwegian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 4 | |
| Corvettes | 6 | |
| Coastal boats | 6 | |
| Patrol boats | 25 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 5 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 5 | |
| Other ships | 3 | |
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, Norway or Russia?
Russia has a larger navy with 565 ships compared to Norway's 60 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Norway or Russia?
Russia operates more submarines with 81 compared to Norway's 6.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Norway or Russia?
Russia has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Norway's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Norway or Russia?
Russia operates 9 destroyers compared to Norway's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Norway or Russia?
Russia operates 19 frigates compared to Norway's 4.
How do the Norway and Russia navies compare in size?
Russia's navy is 9.4 times larger than Norway's in terms of total ships (565 vs 60).