Navy comparison: Chile vs South Africa
Chile operates a fleet of 73 ships compared to 49 for South Africa. Of these, 72 and 49 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 4 vs 3 submarines, 8 vs 4 frigates, 4 vs 0 amphibious ships, 22 vs 33 patrol boats, 19 vs 0 coastal boats, 0 vs 2 mine warfare ships (Chile vs South Africa). Chile's navy is officially the Chilean Navy, while South Africa's is the South African Navy.
Chilean Navy 🇨🇱
| Official Name | Chilean Navy |
| Total ships | 73 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 72 as of 2025 |
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South African Navy 🇿🇦
| Official Name | South African Navy |
| Total ships | 49 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 49 as of 2025 |
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 | |
South African ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 3 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 4 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 33 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 2 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 7 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Chile or South Africa?
Chile has a larger navy with 73 ships compared to South Africa's 49 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Chile or South Africa?
Chile operates more submarines with 4 compared to South Africa's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, Chile or South Africa?
Chile operates 8 frigates compared to South Africa's 4.