Navy comparison: Romania vs Russia
Russia's 565-ship navy outnumbers Romania's 38 vessels (15:1 advantage). Of these, 32 and 477 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 4 vs 81 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 9 destroyers, 3 vs 19 frigates, 8 vs 99 corvettes, 0 vs 83 amphibious ships, 2 vs 70 patrol boats, 8 vs 6 coastal boats, 7 vs 50 mine warfare ships (Romania vs Russia). Romania's navy is officially the Romanian Naval Forces, while Russia's is the Russian Navy.
Romanian Naval Forces 🇷🇴
| Official Name | Romanian Naval Forces |
| Total ships | 38 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 32 as of 2026 |
Russian Navy 🇷🇺
| Official Name | Russian Navy |
| Total ships | 565 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 477 as of 2026 |
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Romanian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 4 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 3 | |
| Corvettes | 8 | |
| Coastal boats | 8 | |
| Patrol boats | 2 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 7 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 6 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
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, Romania or Russia?
Russia has a larger navy with 565 ships compared to Romania's 38 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Romania or Russia?
Russia operates more submarines with 81 compared to Romania's 4.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Romania or Russia?
Russia has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Romania's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Romania or Russia?
Russia operates 9 destroyers compared to Romania's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Romania or Russia?
Russia operates 19 frigates compared to Romania's 3.
How do the Romania and Russia navies compare in size?
Russia's navy is 14.9 times larger than Romania's in terms of total ships (565 vs 38).