Navy comparison: Peru vs United States
United States's 474-ship navy outnumbers Peru's 79 vessels (6.0x advantage). Of these, 78 and 243 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 71 submarines, 0 vs 11 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 78 destroyers, 7 vs 1 frigates, 8 vs 33 corvettes, 10 vs 58 amphibious ships, 19 vs 0 patrol boats, 0 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Peru vs United States). Peru's navy is officially the Peruvian Navy, while United States's is the United States Navy.
Peruvian Navy 🇵🇪
| Official Name | Peruvian Navy |
| Total ships | 79 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 78 as of 2026 |
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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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Peruvian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 8 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 19 | |
| Amphibious ships | 10 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 26 | |
| Other ships | 3 | |
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, Peru or United States?
United States has a larger navy with 474 ships compared to Peru's 79 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Peru or United States?
United States operates more submarines with 71 compared to Peru's 6.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Peru or United States?
United States has 11 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Peru's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Peru or United States?
United States operates 78 destroyers compared to Peru's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Peru or United States?
Peru operates 7 frigates compared to United States's 1.
How do the Peru and United States navies compare in size?
United States's navy is 6.0 times larger than Peru's in terms of total ships (474 vs 79).