Navy comparison: Pakistan vs United States
United States's 474-ship navy outnumbers Pakistan's 148 vessels (3.2x advantage). Of these, 109 and 243 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 16 vs 71 submarines, 0 vs 11 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 78 destroyers, 15 vs 1 frigates, 16 vs 33 corvettes, 0 vs 58 amphibious ships, 85 vs 0 patrol boats, 3 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Pakistan vs United States). Pakistan's navy is officially the Pakistan Navy, while United States's is the United States Navy.
Pakistan Navy 🇵🇰
| Official Name | Pakistan Navy |
| Total ships | 148 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 109 as of 2025 |
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United States Navy 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Navy |
| Total ships | 474 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 243 as of 2025 |
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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 | |
United States ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 71 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 11 | |
| Destroyers | 78 | |
| Cruisers | 18 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 33 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 0 | |
| Amphibious ships | 58 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 83 | |
| Support ships | 81 | |
| Other ships | 36 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Pakistan or United States?
United States has a larger navy with 474 ships compared to Pakistan's 148 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Pakistan or United States?
United States operates more submarines with 71 compared to Pakistan's 16.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Pakistan or United States?
United States has 11 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Pakistan's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Pakistan or United States?
United States operates 78 destroyers compared to Pakistan's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Pakistan or United States?
Pakistan operates 15 frigates compared to United States's 1.
How do the Pakistan and United States navies compare in size?
United States's navy is 3.2 times larger than Pakistan's in terms of total ships (474 vs 148).