Navy comparison: Chile vs Italy
Italy's 309-ship navy outnumbers Chile's 73 vessels (4.2x advantage). Of these, 72 and 309 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 4 vs 8 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 3 destroyers, 8 vs 9 frigates, 4 vs 45 amphibious ships, 22 vs 19 patrol boats, 19 vs 0 coastal boats, 0 vs 10 mine warfare ships (Chile vs Italy). Chile's navy is officially the Chilean Navy, while Italy's is the Italian Navy.
Chilean Navy 🇨🇱
| Official Name | Chilean Navy |
| Total ships | 73 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 72 as of 2025 |
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Italian Navy 🇮🇹
| Official Name | Italian Navy |
| Total ships | 309 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 309 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 | |
Italian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 8 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 3 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 19 | |
| Amphibious ships | 45 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 10 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 104 | |
| Other ships | 110 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Chile or Italy?
Italy has a larger navy with 309 ships compared to Chile's 73 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Chile or Italy?
Italy operates more submarines with 8 compared to Chile's 4.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Chile or Italy?
Italy has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Chile's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Chile or Italy?
Italy operates 3 destroyers compared to Chile's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Chile or Italy?
Italy operates 9 frigates compared to Chile's 8.
How do the Chile and Italy navies compare in size?
Italy's navy is 4.2 times larger than Chile's in terms of total ships (309 vs 73).