Navy comparison: New Zealand vs Russia
Russia's 565-ship navy outnumbers New Zealand's 8 vessels (71:1 advantage). Of these, 4 and 477 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 81 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 9 destroyers, 2 vs 19 frigates, 0 vs 99 corvettes, 1 vs 83 amphibious ships, 4 vs 70 patrol boats, 0 vs 6 coastal boats, 0 vs 50 mine warfare ships (New Zealand vs Russia). New Zealand's navy is officially the Royal New Zealand Navy, while Russia's is the Russian Navy.
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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Russian Navy 🇷🇺
| Official Name | Russian Navy |
| Total ships | 565 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 477 as of 2026 |
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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 | |
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, New Zealand or Russia?
Russia has a larger navy with 565 ships compared to New Zealand's 8 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, New Zealand or Russia?
Russia operates more submarines with 81 compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, New Zealand or Russia?
Russia has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, New Zealand or Russia?
Russia operates 9 destroyers compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, New Zealand or Russia?
Russia operates 19 frigates compared to New Zealand's 2.
How do the New Zealand and Russia navies compare in size?
Russia's navy is 70.6 times larger than New Zealand's in terms of total ships (565 vs 8).