Navy comparison: Portugal vs Russia
Russia's 565-ship navy outnumbers Portugal's 36 vessels (16:1 advantage). Of these, 36 and 477 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 2 vs 81 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 9 destroyers, 5 vs 19 frigates, 2 vs 99 corvettes, 0 vs 83 amphibious ships, 19 vs 70 patrol boats, 0 vs 6 coastal boats, 0 vs 50 mine warfare ships (Portugal vs Russia). Portugal's navy is officially the Portuguese Navy, while Russia's is the Russian Navy.
Portuguese Navy 🇵🇹
| Official Name | Portuguese Navy |
| Total ships | 36 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 36 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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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 | |
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, Portugal or Russia?
Russia has a larger navy with 565 ships compared to Portugal's 36 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Portugal or Russia?
Russia operates more submarines with 81 compared to Portugal's 2.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Portugal or Russia?
Russia has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Portugal's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Portugal or Russia?
Russia operates 9 destroyers compared to Portugal's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Portugal or Russia?
Russia operates 19 frigates compared to Portugal's 5.
How do the Portugal and Russia navies compare in size?
Russia's navy is 15.7 times larger than Portugal's in terms of total ships (565 vs 36).