Navy comparison: Chile vs United States
United States's 474-ship navy outnumbers Chile's 73 vessels (6.5x advantage). Of these, 72 and 243 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 4 vs 71 submarines, 0 vs 11 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 78 destroyers, 8 vs 1 frigates, 0 vs 33 corvettes, 4 vs 58 amphibious ships, 22 vs 0 patrol boats, 19 vs 0 coastal boats, 0 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Chile vs United States). Chile's navy is officially the Chilean Navy, while United States's is the United States Navy.
Chilean Navy 🇨🇱
| Official Name | Chilean Navy |
| Total ships | 73 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 72 as of 2025 |
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United States Navy 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Navy |
| Total ships | 474 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 243 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 | |
United States ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 71 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 11 | |
| Destroyers | 78 | |
| Cruisers | 18 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 33 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 0 | |
| Amphibious ships | 58 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 83 | |
| Support ships | 81 | |
| Other ships | 36 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Chile or United States?
United States has a larger navy with 474 ships compared to Chile's 73 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Chile or United States?
United States operates more submarines with 71 compared to Chile's 4.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Chile or United States?
United States has 11 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Chile's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Chile or United States?
United States operates 78 destroyers compared to Chile's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Chile or United States?
Chile operates 8 frigates compared to United States's 1.
How do the Chile and United States navies compare in size?
United States's navy is 6.5 times larger than Chile's in terms of total ships (474 vs 73).