Navy comparison: Chile vs Cuba
Chile's 73-ship navy outnumbers Cuba's 33 vessels (2.2x advantage). Of these, 72 and 33 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 4 vs 1 submarines, 8 vs 2 frigates, 0 vs 1 corvettes, 4 vs 0 amphibious ships, 22 vs 20 patrol boats, 19 vs 0 coastal boats, 0 vs 8 mine warfare ships (Chile vs Cuba). Chile's navy is officially the Chilean Navy, while Cuba's is the Cuban Revolutionary Navy.
Chilean Navy 🇨🇱
| Official Name | Chilean Navy |
| Total ships | 73 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 72 as of 2025 |
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Cuban Revolutionary Navy 🇨🇺
| Official Name | Cuban Revolutionary Navy |
| Total ships | 33 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 33 as of 2026 |
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 | |
Cuban ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 1 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 2 | |
| Corvettes | 1 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 20 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 8 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 1 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Chile or Cuba?
Chile has a larger navy with 73 ships compared to Cuba's 33 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Chile or Cuba?
Chile operates more submarines with 4 compared to Cuba's 1.
Which navy has more frigates, Chile or Cuba?
Chile operates 8 frigates compared to Cuba's 2.
How do the Chile and Cuba navies compare in size?
Chile's navy is 2.2 times larger than Cuba's in terms of total ships (73 vs 33).