Navy comparison: Taiwan vs United States

Republic of China Navy 🇹🇼

Official Name Republic of China Navy
Total ships112
Active ships101
Naval Ensign

Ensign of Taiwan navy

United States Navy 🇺🇸

Official Name United States Navy
Total ships471
Active ships241
Naval Ensign

Ensign of United States navy

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).