Navy comparison: United Kingdom vs Vietnam
United Kingdom operates a fleet of 80 ships compared to 112 for Vietnam. Of these, 63 and 109 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 9 vs 9 submarines, 2 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 6 vs 0 destroyers, 8 vs 9 frigates, 0 vs 16 corvettes, 0 vs 21 amphibious ships, 26 vs 32 patrol boats, 18 vs 8 mine warfare ships (United Kingdom vs Vietnam). United Kingdom's navy is officially the Royal Navy, while Vietnam's is the Vietnam People's Navy.
Royal Navy 🇬🇧
| Official Name | Royal Navy |
| Total ships | 80 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 63 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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British ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 2 | |
| Destroyers | 6 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 8 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 26 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 18 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 7 | |
| Other ships | 4 | |
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, United Kingdom or Vietnam?
Vietnam has a larger navy with 112 ships compared to United Kingdom's 80 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, United Kingdom or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates more submarines with 9 compared to United Kingdom's 9.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, United Kingdom or Vietnam?
United Kingdom has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Vietnam's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, United Kingdom or Vietnam?
United Kingdom operates 6 destroyers compared to Vietnam's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, United Kingdom or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates 9 frigates compared to United Kingdom's 8.