Navy comparison: Ukraine vs United States
Overview
United States's 475-ship navy outnumbers Ukraine's 175 vessels (2.7x advantage). Of these, 42 and 243 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 71 submarines, 0 vs 11 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 78 destroyers, 0 vs 1 frigates, 2 vs 33 corvettes, 5 vs 58 amphibious ships, 138 vs 0 patrol boats, 6 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Ukraine vs United States).
Ukraine's navy is officially the Ukrainian Navy, while United States's is the United States Navy.
Ukrainian Navy 🇺🇦
| Official Name | Ukrainian Navy |
| Total ships | 175 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 42 as of 2026 |
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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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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 | |
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, Ukraine or United States?
United States has a larger navy with 475 ships compared to Ukraine's 175 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Ukraine or United States?
United States operates more submarines with 71 compared to Ukraine's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Ukraine or United States?
United States has 11 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Ukraine's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Ukraine or United States?
United States operates 78 destroyers compared to Ukraine's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Ukraine or United States?
United States operates 1 frigates compared to Ukraine's 0.
How do the Ukraine and United States navies compare in size?
United States's navy is 2.7 times larger than Ukraine's in terms of total ships (475 vs 175).