Navy comparison: Chile vs France
Chile operates a fleet of 73 ships compared to 138 for France. Of these, 72 and 133 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 4 vs 9 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 10 destroyers, 8 vs 12 frigates, 4 vs 3 amphibious ships, 22 vs 26 patrol boats, 19 vs 0 coastal boats, 0 vs 19 mine warfare ships (Chile vs France). Chile's navy is officially the Chilean Navy, while France's is the French Navy.
Chilean Navy 🇨🇱
| Official Name | Chilean Navy |
| Total ships | 73 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 72 as of 2025 |
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French Navy 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Navy |
| Total ships | 138 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 133 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 | |
French ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 10 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 26 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 19 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 58 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Chile or France?
France has a larger navy with 138 ships compared to Chile's 73 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Chile or France?
France operates more submarines with 9 compared to Chile's 4.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Chile or France?
France has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Chile's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Chile or France?
France operates 10 destroyers compared to Chile's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Chile or France?
France operates 12 frigates compared to Chile's 8.
How do the Chile and France navies compare in size?
France's navy is 1.9 times larger than Chile's in terms of total ships (138 vs 73).