Navy comparison: Chile vs Germany
Chile operates a fleet of 73 ships compared to 71 for Germany. Of these, 72 and 71 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 4 vs 6 submarines, 8 vs 11 frigates, 0 vs 5 corvettes, 4 vs 0 amphibious ships, 22 vs 10 patrol boats, 19 vs 0 coastal boats, 0 vs 12 mine warfare ships (Chile vs Germany). Chile's navy is officially the Chilean Navy, while Germany's is the German Navy.
Chilean Navy 🇨🇱
| Official Name | Chilean Navy |
| Total ships | 73 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 72 as of 2025 |
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German Navy 🇩🇪
| Official Name | German Navy |
| Total ships | 71 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 71 as of 2025 |
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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 | |
German ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 11 | |
| Corvettes | 5 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 10 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 12 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 20 | |
| Other ships | 7 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Chile or Germany?
Chile has a larger navy with 73 ships compared to Germany's 71 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Chile or Germany?
Germany operates more submarines with 6 compared to Chile's 4.
Which navy has more frigates, Chile or Germany?
Germany operates 11 frigates compared to Chile's 8.