Navy comparison: Russia vs Saudi Arabia
Russia's 565-ship navy outnumbers Saudi Arabia's 34 vessels (17:1 advantage). Of these, 477 and 29 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 81 vs 0 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 9 vs 0 destroyers, 19 vs 11 frigates, 99 vs 9 corvettes, 83 vs 0 amphibious ships, 70 vs 9 patrol boats, 6 vs 0 coastal boats, 50 vs 3 mine warfare ships (Russia vs Saudi Arabia). Russia's navy is officially the Russian Navy, while Saudi Arabia's is the Royal Saudi Navy.
Russian Navy 🇷🇺
| Official Name | Russian Navy |
| Total ships | 565 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 477 as of 2026 |
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Royal Saudi Navy 🇸🇦
| Official Name | Royal Saudi Navy |
| Total ships | 34 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 29 as of 2025 |
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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 | |
Saudi Arabian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 11 | |
| Corvettes | 9 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 9 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 3 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 2 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Russia or Saudi Arabia?
Russia has a larger navy with 565 ships compared to Saudi Arabia's 34 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Russia or Saudi Arabia?
Russia operates more submarines with 81 compared to Saudi Arabia's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Russia or Saudi Arabia?
Russia has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Saudi Arabia's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Russia or Saudi Arabia?
Russia operates 9 destroyers compared to Saudi Arabia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Russia or Saudi Arabia?
Russia operates 19 frigates compared to Saudi Arabia's 11.
How do the Russia and Saudi Arabia navies compare in size?
Russia's navy is 16.6 times larger than Saudi Arabia's in terms of total ships (565 vs 34).