Navy comparison: Italy vs Vietnam
Italy's 309-ship navy outnumbers Vietnam's 112 vessels (2.8x advantage). Of these, 309 and 109 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 8 vs 9 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 3 vs 0 destroyers, 9 vs 9 frigates, 0 vs 16 corvettes, 45 vs 21 amphibious ships, 19 vs 32 patrol boats, 10 vs 8 mine warfare ships (Italy vs Vietnam). Italy's navy is officially the Italian Navy, while Vietnam's is the Vietnam People's Navy.
Italian Navy 🇮🇹
| Official Name | Italian Navy |
| Total ships | 309 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 309 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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Italian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 8 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 3 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 19 | |
| Amphibious ships | 45 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 10 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 104 | |
| Other ships | 110 | |
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, Italy or Vietnam?
Italy has a larger navy with 309 ships compared to Vietnam's 112 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Italy or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates more submarines with 9 compared to Italy's 8.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Italy or Vietnam?
Italy has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Vietnam's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Italy or Vietnam?
Italy operates 3 destroyers compared to Vietnam's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Italy or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates 9 frigates compared to Italy's 9.
How do the Italy and Vietnam navies compare in size?
Italy's navy is 2.8 times larger than Vietnam's in terms of total ships (309 vs 112).