Navy comparison: Russia vs United States
Overview
Russia operates a fleet of 529 ships compared to 470 for United States. Of these, 446 and 234 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 81 vs 65 submarines, 1 vs 11 aircraft carriers, 8 vs 79 destroyers, 19 vs 1 frigates, 81 vs 33 corvettes, 22 vs 42 amphibious ships, 68 vs 0 patrol boats, 18 vs 0 coastal boats, 50 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Russia vs United States).
Russia's navy is officially the Russian Navy, while United States's is the United States Navy.
Russian Navy 🇷🇺
| Official Name | Russian Navy |
| Total ships | 529 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 446 as of 2026 |
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United States Navy 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Navy |
| Total ships | 470 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 234 as of 2026 |
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Russian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 81 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 8 | |
| Cruisers | 2 | |
| Frigates | 19 | |
| Corvettes | 81 | |
| Coastal boats | 18 | |
| Patrol boats | 68 | |
| Amphibious ships | 22 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 50 | |
| Cargo ships | 5 | |
| Support ships | 113 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 0 | |
| Other ships | 61 | |
United States ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 65 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 11 | |
| Destroyers | 79 | |
| Cruisers | 21 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 33 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 0 | |
| Amphibious ships | 42 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 81 | |
| Support ships | 97 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 0 | |
| Other ships | 36 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Russia or United States?
Russia has a larger navy with 529 ships compared to United States's 470 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Russia or United States?
Russia operates more submarines with 81 compared to United States's 65.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Russia or United States?
United States has 11 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Russia's 1.
Which navy has more destroyers, Russia or United States?
United States operates 79 destroyers compared to Russia's 8.
Which navy has more frigates, Russia or United States?
Russia operates 19 frigates compared to United States's 1.