Navy comparison: India vs Vietnam
India's 291-ship navy outnumbers Vietnam's 112 vessels (2.6x advantage). Of these, 291 and 109 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 18 vs 9 submarines, 2 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 11 vs 0 destroyers, 12 vs 9 frigates, 19 vs 16 corvettes, 16 vs 21 amphibious ships, 136 vs 32 patrol boats, 0 vs 8 mine warfare ships (India vs Vietnam). India's navy is officially the Indian Navy, while Vietnam's is the Vietnam People's Navy.
Indian Navy 🇮🇳
| Official Name | Indian Navy |
| Total ships | 291 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 291 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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Indian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 18 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 2 | |
| Destroyers | 11 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 19 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 136 | |
| Amphibious ships | 16 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 77 | |
| 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 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, India or Vietnam?
India has a larger navy with 291 ships compared to Vietnam's 112 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, India or Vietnam?
India operates more submarines with 18 compared to Vietnam's 9.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, India or Vietnam?
India has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Vietnam's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, India or Vietnam?
India operates 11 destroyers compared to Vietnam's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, India or Vietnam?
India operates 12 frigates compared to Vietnam's 9.
How do the India and Vietnam navies compare in size?
India's navy is 2.6 times larger than Vietnam's in terms of total ships (291 vs 112).