Navy comparison: Australia vs Vietnam
Vietnam's 112-ship navy outnumbers Australia's 41 vessels (2.7x advantage). Of these, 41 and 109 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 9 submarines, 3 vs 0 destroyers, 8 vs 9 frigates, 0 vs 16 corvettes, 3 vs 21 amphibious ships, 13 vs 32 patrol boats, 4 vs 8 mine warfare ships (Australia vs Vietnam). Australia's navy is officially the Royal Australian Navy, while Vietnam's is the Vietnam People's Navy.
Royal Australian Navy 🇦🇺
| Official Name | Royal Australian Navy |
| Total ships | 41 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 41 as of 2025 |
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Vietnam People's Navy 🇻🇳
| Official Name | Vietnam People's Navy |
| Total ships | 112 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 109 as of 2025 |
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Australian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 3 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 8 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 13 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 2 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
Vietnamese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 16 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 32 | |
| Amphibious ships | 21 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 8 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 17 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Australia or Vietnam?
Vietnam has a larger navy with 112 ships compared to Australia's 41 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Australia or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates more submarines with 9 compared to Australia's 6.
Which navy has more destroyers, Australia or Vietnam?
Australia operates 3 destroyers compared to Vietnam's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Australia or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates 9 frigates compared to Australia's 8.
How do the Australia and Vietnam navies compare in size?
Vietnam's navy is 2.7 times larger than Australia's in terms of total ships (112 vs 41).