Navy comparison: France vs Portugal

French Navy 🇫🇷

Official Name French Navy
Total ships138
Active ships133
Naval Ensign

Ensign of France navy

Portuguese Navy 🇵🇹

Official Name Portuguese Navy
Total ships36
Active ships36
Naval Ensign

Ensign of Portugal navy

French ships by category

Ship category Total
Submarines 9
Aircraft carriers 1
Destroyers 10
Cruisers 0
Frigates 12
Corvettes 0
Coastal boats 0
Patrol boats 26
Amphibious ships 3
Mine Warfare ships 19
Cargo ships 0
Support ships 58
Other ships 0

Portuguese ships by category

Ship category Total
Submarines 2
Aircraft carriers 0
Destroyers 0
Cruisers 0
Frigates 5
Corvettes 2
Coastal boats 0
Patrol boats 19
Amphibious ships 0
Mine Warfare ships 0
Cargo ships 0
Support ships 4
Other ships 4

Ship Categories Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, France or Portugal?
France has a larger navy with 138 ships compared to Portugal's 36 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, France or Portugal?
France operates more submarines with 9 compared to Portugal's 2.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, France or Portugal?
France has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Portugal's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, France or Portugal?
France operates 10 destroyers compared to Portugal's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, France or Portugal?
France operates 12 frigates compared to Portugal's 5.
How do the France and Portugal navies compare in size?
France's navy is 3.8 times larger than Portugal's in terms of total ships (138 vs 36).