Navy comparison: France vs Portugal
French Navy 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Navy |
| Total ships | 138 |
| Active ships | 133 |
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Portuguese Navy 🇵🇹
| Official Name | Portuguese Navy |
| Total ships | 36 |
| Active ships | 36 |
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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).