Navy comparison: Taiwan vs Ukraine
Taiwan operates a fleet of 112 ships compared to 175 for Ukraine. Of these, 101 and 42 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 14 vs 0 submarines, 4 vs 0 destroyers, 21 vs 0 frigates, 7 vs 2 corvettes, 8 vs 5 amphibious ships, 37 vs 138 patrol boats, 10 vs 6 mine warfare ships (Taiwan vs Ukraine). Taiwan's navy is officially the Republic of China Navy, while Ukraine's is the Ukrainian Navy.
Republic of China Navy 🇹🇼
| Official Name | Republic of China Navy |
| Total ships | 112 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 101 as of 2026 |
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Ukrainian Navy 🇺🇦
| Official Name | Ukrainian Navy |
| Total ships | 175 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 42 as of 2026 |
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Taiwanese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 14 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 4 | |
| Cruisers | 1 | |
| Frigates | 21 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 37 | |
| Amphibious ships | 8 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 10 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 5 | |
| Other ships | 5 | |
Ukrainian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 2 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 138 | |
| Amphibious ships | 5 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 6 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 23 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Taiwan or Ukraine?
Ukraine has a larger navy with 175 ships compared to Taiwan's 112 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Taiwan or Ukraine?
Taiwan operates more submarines with 14 compared to Ukraine's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Taiwan or Ukraine?
Taiwan operates 4 destroyers compared to Ukraine's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Taiwan or Ukraine?
Taiwan operates 21 frigates compared to Ukraine's 0.
How do the Taiwan and Ukraine navies compare in size?
Ukraine's navy is 1.6 times larger than Taiwan's in terms of total ships (175 vs 112).