Navy comparison: Brazil vs Chile
Brazil operates a fleet of 76 ships compared to 73 for Chile. Of these, 68 and 72 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 7 vs 4 submarines, 12 vs 8 frigates, 3 vs 4 amphibious ships, 24 vs 22 patrol boats, 0 vs 19 coastal boats, 5 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Brazil vs Chile). Brazil's navy is officially the Brazilian Navy, while Chile's is the Chilean Navy.
Brazilian Navy 🇧🇷
| Official Name | Brazilian Navy |
| Total ships | 76 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 68 as of 2025 |
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Chilean Navy 🇨🇱
| Official Name | Chilean Navy |
| Total ships | 73 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 72 as of 2025 |
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Brazilian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 7 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 24 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 5 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 12 | |
| Other ships | 13 | |
Chilean ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 4 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 8 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 19 | |
| Patrol boats | 22 | |
| Amphibious ships | 4 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 13 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Brazil or Chile?
Brazil has a larger navy with 76 ships compared to Chile's 73 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Brazil or Chile?
Brazil operates more submarines with 7 compared to Chile's 4.
Which navy has more frigates, Brazil or Chile?
Brazil operates 12 frigates compared to Chile's 8.