Navy comparison: Taiwan vs United States
Republic of China Navy 🇹🇼
| Official Name | Republic of China Navy |
| Total ships | 112 |
| Active ships | 101 |
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United States Navy 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Navy |
| Total ships | 471 |
| Active ships | 241 |
| Naval Ensign |
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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 | |
United States ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 69 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 11 | |
| Destroyers | 76 | |
| Cruisers | 18 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 31 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 0 | |
| Amphibious ships | 58 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 8 | |
| Cargo ships | 83 | |
| Support ships | 80 | |
| Other ships | 36 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Taiwan or United States?
United States has a larger navy with 471 ships compared to Taiwan's 112 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Taiwan or United States?
United States operates more submarines with 69 compared to Taiwan's 14.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Taiwan or United States?
United States has 11 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Taiwan's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Taiwan or United States?
United States operates 76 destroyers compared to Taiwan's 4.
Which navy has more frigates, Taiwan or United States?
Taiwan operates 21 frigates compared to United States's 1.
How do the Taiwan and United States navies compare in size?
United States's navy is 4.2 times larger than Taiwan's in terms of total ships (471 vs 112).