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Navy comparison: Flag of Chile Chile vs Flag of Peru Peru

Fleet Profile
Chile Peru
Official name Chilean Navy Peruvian Navy
Total ships 73 (2025) 79 (2026)
Active ships 72 77
Naval ensign Ensign of Chile navy Ensign of Peru navy
Ship Categories Radar Comparison

Ships by Category

🇨🇱 Chileas of 2025
  • Submarines 4
  • Frigates 8
  • Coastal boats 19
  • Patrol boats 22
  • Amphibious ships 4
  • Cargo ships 1
  • Support ships 13
  • Other ships 2
🇵🇪 Peruas of 2026
  • Submarines 6
  • Frigates 8
  • Coastal boats 8
  • Patrol boats 18
  • Amphibious ships 3
  • Support ships 26
  • Other ships 10

Overview

Chile operates a fleet of 73 ships compared to 79 for Peru. Of these, 72 and 77 are in active service respectively.

The fleet breakdown includes 4 vs 6 submarines, 8 vs 8 frigates, 4 vs 3 amphibious ships, 22 vs 18 patrol boats, 19 vs 8 coastal boats (Chile vs Peru).

Chile's navy is officially the Chilean Navy, while Peru's is the Peruvian Navy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Chile or Peru?
Peru has a larger navy with 79 ships compared to Chile's 73 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Chile or Peru?
Peru operates more submarines with 6 compared to Chile's 4.
Which navy has more frigates, Chile or Peru?
Peru operates 8 frigates compared to Chile's 8.