Navy comparison: France vs Vietnam
France operates a fleet of 138 ships compared to 112 for Vietnam. Of these, 133 and 109 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 9 vs 9 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 10 vs 0 destroyers, 12 vs 9 frigates, 0 vs 16 corvettes, 3 vs 21 amphibious ships, 26 vs 32 patrol boats, 19 vs 8 mine warfare ships (France vs Vietnam). France's navy is officially the French Navy, while Vietnam's is the Vietnam People's Navy.
French Navy 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Navy |
| Total ships | 138 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 133 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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French ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 10 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 26 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 19 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 58 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
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 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, France or Vietnam?
France has a larger navy with 138 ships compared to Vietnam's 112 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, France or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates more submarines with 9 compared to France's 9.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, France or Vietnam?
France has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Vietnam's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, France or Vietnam?
France operates 10 destroyers compared to Vietnam's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, France or Vietnam?
France operates 12 frigates compared to Vietnam's 9.