Navy comparison: Romania vs United States
United States's 474-ship navy outnumbers Romania's 38 vessels (12:1 advantage). Of these, 32 and 243 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 4 vs 71 submarines, 0 vs 11 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 78 destroyers, 3 vs 1 frigates, 8 vs 33 corvettes, 0 vs 58 amphibious ships, 2 vs 0 patrol boats, 8 vs 0 coastal boats, 7 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Romania vs United States). Romania's navy is officially the Romanian Naval Forces, while United States's is the United States Navy.
Romanian Naval Forces 🇷🇴
| Official Name | Romanian Naval Forces |
| Total ships | 38 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 32 as of 2026 |
United States Navy 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Navy |
| Total ships | 474 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 243 as of 2025 |
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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 | |
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, Romania or United States?
United States has a larger navy with 474 ships compared to Romania's 38 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Romania or United States?
United States operates more submarines with 71 compared to Romania's 4.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Romania or United States?
United States has 11 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Romania's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Romania or United States?
United States operates 78 destroyers compared to Romania's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Romania or United States?
Romania operates 3 frigates compared to United States's 1.
How do the Romania and United States navies compare in size?
United States's navy is 12.5 times larger than Romania's in terms of total ships (474 vs 38).