Navy comparison: China vs India
People's Liberation Army Navy 🇨🇳
| Official Name | People's Liberation Army Navy |
| Total ships | 1025 |
| Active ships | 1010 |
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Indian Navy 🇮🇳
| Official Name | Indian Navy |
| Total ships | 290 |
| Active ships | 290 |
| Naval Ensign |
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Chinese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 73 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 3 | |
| Destroyers | 50 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 46 | |
| Corvettes | 50 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 94 | |
| Amphibious ships | 107 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 58 | |
| Cargo ships | 27 | |
| Support ships | 466 | |
| Other ships | 51 | |
Indian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 18 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 2 | |
| Destroyers | 11 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 18 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 136 | |
| Amphibious ships | 16 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 77 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, China or India?
China has a larger navy with 1,025 ships compared to India's 290 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or India?
China operates more submarines with 73 compared to India's 18.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or India?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to India's 2.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or India?
China operates 50 destroyers compared to India's 11.
Which navy has more frigates, China or India?
China operates 46 frigates compared to India's 12.
How do the China and India navies compare in size?
China's navy is 3.5 times larger than India's in terms of total ships (1,025 vs 290).