Navy comparison: Chile vs Vietnam
Chile operates a fleet of 73 ships compared to 112 for Vietnam. Of these, 72 and 109 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 4 vs 9 submarines, 8 vs 9 frigates, 0 vs 16 corvettes, 4 vs 21 amphibious ships, 22 vs 32 patrol boats, 19 vs 0 coastal boats, 0 vs 8 mine warfare ships (Chile vs Vietnam). Chile's navy is officially the Chilean Navy, while Vietnam's is the Vietnam People's Navy.
Chilean Navy 🇨🇱
| Official Name | Chilean Navy |
| Total ships | 73 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 72 as of 2025 |
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Vietnam People's Navy 🇻🇳
| Official Name | Vietnam People's Navy |
| Total ships | 112 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 109 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 | |
Vietnamese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 16 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 32 | |
| Amphibious ships | 21 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 8 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 17 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Chile or Vietnam?
Vietnam has a larger navy with 112 ships compared to Chile's 73 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Chile or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates more submarines with 9 compared to Chile's 4.
Which navy has more frigates, Chile or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates 9 frigates compared to Chile's 8.
How do the Chile and Vietnam navies compare in size?
Vietnam's navy is 1.5 times larger than Chile's in terms of total ships (112 vs 73).