Navy comparison: Canada vs Myanmar
Canada operates a fleet of 159 ships compared to 240 for Myanmar. Of these, 66 and 234 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 16 vs 3 submarines, 15 vs 0 destroyers, 12 vs 6 frigates, 0 vs 3 corvettes, 0 vs 42 amphibious ships, 26 vs 103 patrol boats, 12 vs 43 coastal boats, 0 vs 2 mine warfare ships (Canada vs Myanmar). Canada's navy is officially the Royal Canadian Navy, while Myanmar's is the Myanmar Navy.
Royal Canadian Navy 🇨🇦
| Official Name | Royal Canadian Navy |
| Total ships | 159 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 66 as of 2026 |
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Myanmar Navy 🇲🇲
| Official Name | Myanmar Navy |
| Total ships | 240 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 234 as of 2025 |
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Canadian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 16 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 15 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 12 | |
| Patrol boats | 26 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 36 | |
| Other ships | 42 | |
Myanmar/ Burma ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 3 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 6 | |
| Corvettes | 3 | |
| Coastal boats | 43 | |
| Patrol boats | 103 | |
| Amphibious ships | 42 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 2 | |
| Cargo ships | 6 | |
| Support ships | 30 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Canada or Myanmar?
Myanmar has a larger navy with 240 ships compared to Canada's 159 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Canada or Myanmar?
Canada operates more submarines with 16 compared to Myanmar's 3.
Which navy has more destroyers, Canada or Myanmar?
Canada operates 15 destroyers compared to Myanmar's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Canada or Myanmar?
Canada operates 12 frigates compared to Myanmar's 6.
How do the Canada and Myanmar navies compare in size?
Myanmar's navy is 1.5 times larger than Canada's in terms of total ships (240 vs 159).