Navy comparison: Saudi Arabia vs United States
Overview
United States's 475-ship navy outnumbers Saudi Arabia's 34 vessels (14:1 advantage). Of these, 29 and 243 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 71 submarines, 0 vs 11 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 78 destroyers, 11 vs 1 frigates, 9 vs 33 corvettes, 0 vs 58 amphibious ships, 9 vs 0 patrol boats, 3 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Saudi Arabia vs United States).
Saudi Arabia's navy is officially the Royal Saudi Navy, while United States's is the United States Navy.
Royal Saudi Navy 🇸🇦
| Official Name | Royal Saudi Navy |
| Total ships | 34 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 29 as of 2025 |
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United States Navy 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Navy |
| Total ships | 475 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 243 as of 2025 |
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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 | |
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 | 82 | |
| Other ships | 36 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Saudi Arabia or United States?
United States has a larger navy with 475 ships compared to Saudi Arabia's 34 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Saudi Arabia or United States?
United States operates more submarines with 71 compared to Saudi Arabia's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Saudi Arabia or United States?
United States has 11 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Saudi Arabia's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Saudi Arabia or United States?
United States operates 78 destroyers compared to Saudi Arabia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Saudi Arabia or United States?
Saudi Arabia operates 11 frigates compared to United States's 1.
How do the Saudi Arabia and United States navies compare in size?
United States's navy is 14.0 times larger than Saudi Arabia's in terms of total ships (475 vs 34).