Navy comparison: Oman vs Saudi Arabia
Oman operates a fleet of 21 ships compared to 34 for Saudi Arabia. Of these, 21 and 29 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 11 frigates, 5 vs 9 corvettes, 2 vs 0 amphibious ships, 12 vs 9 patrol boats, 0 vs 3 mine warfare ships (Oman vs Saudi Arabia). Oman's navy is officially the Royal Navy of Oman, while Saudi Arabia's is the Royal Saudi Navy.
Royal Navy of Oman 🇴🇲
| Official Name | Royal Navy of Oman |
| Total ships | 21 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 21 as of 2025 |
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Royal Saudi Navy 🇸🇦
| Official Name | Royal Saudi Navy |
| Total ships | 34 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 29 as of 2025 |
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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 | |
Saudi Arabian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 11 | |
| Corvettes | 9 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 9 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 3 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 2 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Oman or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia has a larger navy with 34 ships compared to Oman's 21 ships.
Which navy has more frigates, Oman or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia operates 11 frigates compared to Oman's 0.
How do the Oman and Saudi Arabia navies compare in size?
Saudi Arabia's navy is 1.6 times larger than Oman's in terms of total ships (34 vs 21).