Navy comparison: Chile vs Malaysia
Chile operates a fleet of 73 ships compared to 109 for Malaysia. Of these, 72 and 97 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 4 vs 2 submarines, 8 vs 7 frigates, 0 vs 7 corvettes, 4 vs 0 amphibious ships, 22 vs 10 patrol boats, 19 vs 62 coastal boats, 0 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Chile vs Malaysia). Chile's navy is officially the Chilean Navy, while Malaysia's is the Royal Malaysian Navy.
Chilean Navy 🇨🇱
| Official Name | Chilean Navy |
| Total ships | 73 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 72 as of 2025 |
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Royal Malaysian Navy 🇲🇾
| Official Name | Royal Malaysian Navy |
| Total ships | 109 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 97 as of 2026 |
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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 | |
Malaysian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 62 | |
| Patrol boats | 10 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 13 | |
| Other ships | 4 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Chile or Malaysia?
Malaysia has a larger navy with 109 ships compared to Chile's 73 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Chile or Malaysia?
Chile operates more submarines with 4 compared to Malaysia's 2.
Which navy has more frigates, Chile or Malaysia?
Chile operates 8 frigates compared to Malaysia's 7.