Navy comparison: Myanmar vs New Zealand
Myanmar's 240-ship navy outnumbers New Zealand's 8 vessels (30:1 advantage). Of these, 234 and 4 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 3 vs 0 submarines, 6 vs 2 frigates, 3 vs 0 corvettes, 42 vs 1 amphibious ships, 103 vs 4 patrol boats, 43 vs 0 coastal boats, 2 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Myanmar vs New Zealand). Myanmar's navy is officially the Myanmar Navy, while New Zealand's is the Royal New Zealand Navy.
Myanmar Navy 🇲🇲
| Official Name | Myanmar Navy |
| Total ships | 240 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 234 as of 2025 |
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Royal New Zealand Navy 🇳🇿
| Official Name | Royal New Zealand Navy |
| Total ships | 8 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 4 as of 2026 |
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Myanmar/ Burma ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 3 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 6 | |
| Corvettes | 3 | |
| Coastal boats | 43 | |
| Patrol boats | 103 | |
| Amphibious ships | 42 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 2 | |
| Cargo ships | 6 | |
| Support ships | 30 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
New Zealand ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 2 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 4 | |
| Amphibious ships | 1 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 1 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Myanmar or New Zealand?
Myanmar has a larger navy with 240 ships compared to New Zealand's 8 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Myanmar or New Zealand?
Myanmar operates more submarines with 3 compared to New Zealand's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Myanmar or New Zealand?
Myanmar operates 6 frigates compared to New Zealand's 2.
How do the Myanmar and New Zealand navies compare in size?
Myanmar's navy is 30.0 times larger than New Zealand's in terms of total ships (240 vs 8).