Navy comparison: Chile vs India
India's 291-ship navy outnumbers Chile's 73 vessels (4.0x advantage). Of these, 72 and 291 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 4 vs 18 submarines, 0 vs 2 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 11 destroyers, 8 vs 12 frigates, 0 vs 19 corvettes, 4 vs 16 amphibious ships, 22 vs 136 patrol boats, 19 vs 0 coastal boats (Chile vs India). Chile's navy is officially the Chilean Navy, while India's is the Indian Navy.
Chilean Navy 🇨🇱
| Official Name | Chilean Navy |
| Total ships | 73 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 72 as of 2025 |
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Indian Navy 🇮🇳
| Official Name | Indian Navy |
| Total ships | 291 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 291 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 | |
Indian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 18 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 2 | |
| Destroyers | 11 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 19 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 136 | |
| Amphibious ships | 16 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 77 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Chile or India?
India has a larger navy with 291 ships compared to Chile's 73 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Chile or India?
India operates more submarines with 18 compared to Chile's 4.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Chile or India?
India has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Chile's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Chile or India?
India operates 11 destroyers compared to Chile's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Chile or India?
India operates 12 frigates compared to Chile's 8.
How do the Chile and India navies compare in size?
India's navy is 4.0 times larger than Chile's in terms of total ships (291 vs 73).