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
Naval Ensign

Ensign of Myanmar navy

Royal New Zealand Navy 🇳🇿

Official Name Royal New Zealand Navy
Total ships 8 as of 2026
Active ships 4 as of 2026
Naval Ensign

Ensign of New Zealand navy

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).