Navy comparison: Pakistan vs Russia
Russia's 565-ship navy outnumbers Pakistan's 148 vessels (3.8x advantage). Of these, 109 and 477 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 16 vs 81 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 9 destroyers, 15 vs 19 frigates, 16 vs 99 corvettes, 0 vs 83 amphibious ships, 85 vs 70 patrol boats, 0 vs 6 coastal boats, 3 vs 50 mine warfare ships (Pakistan vs Russia). Pakistan's navy is officially the Pakistan Navy, while Russia's is the Russian Navy.
Pakistan Navy 🇵🇰
| Official Name | Pakistan Navy |
| Total ships | 148 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 109 as of 2025 |
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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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Pakistani ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 16 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 15 | |
| Corvettes | 16 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 85 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 3 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 8 | |
| Other ships | 5 | |
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, Pakistan or Russia?
Russia has a larger navy with 565 ships compared to Pakistan's 148 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Pakistan or Russia?
Russia operates more submarines with 81 compared to Pakistan's 16.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Pakistan or Russia?
Russia has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Pakistan's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Pakistan or Russia?
Russia operates 9 destroyers compared to Pakistan's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Pakistan or Russia?
Russia operates 19 frigates compared to Pakistan's 15.
How do the Pakistan and Russia navies compare in size?
Russia's navy is 3.8 times larger than Pakistan's in terms of total ships (565 vs 148).