Navy comparison: Taiwan vs United States
United States's 474-ship navy outnumbers Taiwan's 113 vessels (4.2x advantage). Of these, 102 and 243 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 14 vs 71 submarines, 0 vs 11 aircraft carriers, 4 vs 78 destroyers, 21 vs 1 frigates, 8 vs 33 corvettes, 8 vs 58 amphibious ships, 37 vs 0 patrol boats, 10 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Taiwan vs United States). Taiwan's navy is officially the Republic of China Navy, while United States's is the United States Navy.
Republic of China Navy 🇹🇼
| Official Name | Republic of China Navy |
| Total ships | 113 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 102 as of 2026 |
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United States Navy 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Navy |
| Total ships | 474 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 243 as of 2025 |
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Taiwanese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 14 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 4 | |
| Cruisers | 1 | |
| Frigates | 21 | |
| Corvettes | 8 | |
| 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 | 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 | 81 | |
| 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 474 ships compared to Taiwan's 113 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Taiwan or United States?
United States operates more submarines with 71 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 78 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 (474 vs 113).