Navy comparison: Russia vs Yemen
Russia's 565-ship navy outnumbers Yemen's 31 vessels (18:1 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 0 frigates, 99 vs 1 corvettes, 83 vs 4 amphibious ships, 70 vs 12 patrol boats, 6 vs 8 coastal boats, 50 vs 6 mine warfare ships (Russia vs Yemen). Russia's navy is officially the Russian Navy, while Yemen's is the Yemeni Navy.
Russian Navy 🇷🇺
| Official Name | Russian Navy |
| Total ships | 565 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 477 as of 2026 |
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Yemeni Navy 🇾🇪
| Official Name | Yemeni Navy |
| Total ships | 31 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 | |
Yemeni ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 1 | |
| Coastal boats | 8 | |
| Patrol boats | 12 | |
| Amphibious ships | 4 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 6 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 0 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Russia or Yemen?
Russia has a larger navy with 565 ships compared to Yemen's 31 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Russia or Yemen?
Russia operates more submarines with 81 compared to Yemen's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Russia or Yemen?
Russia has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Yemen's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Russia or Yemen?
Russia operates 9 destroyers compared to Yemen's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Russia or Yemen?
Russia operates 19 frigates compared to Yemen's 0.
How do the Russia and Yemen navies compare in size?
Russia's navy is 18.2 times larger than Yemen's in terms of total ships (565 vs 31).