Navy comparison: New Zealand vs Oman
Oman's 21-ship navy outnumbers New Zealand's 8 vessels (2.6x advantage). Of these, 4 and 21 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 2 vs 0 frigates, 0 vs 5 corvettes, 1 vs 2 amphibious ships, 4 vs 12 patrol boats (New Zealand vs Oman). New Zealand's navy is officially the Royal New Zealand Navy, while Oman's is the Royal Navy of Oman.
Royal New Zealand Navy 🇳🇿
| Official Name | Royal New Zealand Navy |
| Total ships | 8 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 4 as of 2026 |
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Royal Navy of Oman 🇴🇲
| Official Name | Royal Navy of Oman |
| Total ships | 21 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 21 as of 2025 |
| Naval Ensign |
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New Zealand ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 2 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 4 | |
| Amphibious ships | 1 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 1 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Omani ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 5 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 12 | |
| Amphibious ships | 2 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 2 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, New Zealand or Oman?
Oman has a larger navy with 21 ships compared to New Zealand's 8 ships.
Which navy has more frigates, New Zealand or Oman?
New Zealand operates 2 frigates compared to Oman's 0.
How do the New Zealand and Oman navies compare in size?
Oman's navy is 2.6 times larger than New Zealand's in terms of total ships (21 vs 8).