Navy comparison: Chile vs Saudi Arabia
Chile's 73-ship navy outnumbers Saudi Arabia's 34 vessels (2.1x advantage). Of these, 72 and 29 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 4 vs 0 submarines, 8 vs 11 frigates, 0 vs 9 corvettes, 4 vs 0 amphibious ships, 22 vs 9 patrol boats, 19 vs 0 coastal boats, 0 vs 3 mine warfare ships (Chile vs Saudi Arabia). Chile's navy is officially the Chilean Navy, while Saudi Arabia's is the Royal Saudi Navy.
Chilean Navy 🇨🇱
| Official Name | Chilean Navy |
| Total ships | 73 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 72 as of 2025 |
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Royal Saudi Navy 🇸🇦
| Official Name | Royal Saudi Navy |
| Total ships | 34 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 29 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 | |
Saudi Arabian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 11 | |
| Corvettes | 9 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 9 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 3 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 2 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Chile or Saudi Arabia?
Chile has a larger navy with 73 ships compared to Saudi Arabia's 34 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Chile or Saudi Arabia?
Chile operates more submarines with 4 compared to Saudi Arabia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Chile or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia operates 11 frigates compared to Chile's 8.
How do the Chile and Saudi Arabia navies compare in size?
Chile's navy is 2.1 times larger than Saudi Arabia's in terms of total ships (73 vs 34).