Navy comparison: Germany vs Vietnam
Germany operates a fleet of 71 ships compared to 112 for Vietnam. Of these, 71 and 109 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 9 submarines, 11 vs 9 frigates, 5 vs 16 corvettes, 0 vs 21 amphibious ships, 10 vs 32 patrol boats, 12 vs 8 mine warfare ships (Germany vs Vietnam). Germany's navy is officially the German Navy, while Vietnam's is the Vietnam People's Navy.
German Navy 🇩🇪
| Official Name | German Navy |
| Total ships | 71 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 71 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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German ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 11 | |
| Corvettes | 5 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 10 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 12 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 20 | |
| Other ships | 7 | |
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, Germany or Vietnam?
Vietnam has a larger navy with 112 ships compared to Germany's 71 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Germany or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates more submarines with 9 compared to Germany's 6.
Which navy has more frigates, Germany or Vietnam?
Germany operates 11 frigates compared to Vietnam's 9.
How do the Germany and Vietnam navies compare in size?
Vietnam's navy is 1.6 times larger than Germany's in terms of total ships (112 vs 71).