Navy comparison: Myanmar vs United States
Myanmar operates a fleet of 240 ships compared to 474 for United States. Of these, 234 and 243 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 3 vs 71 submarines, 0 vs 11 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 78 destroyers, 6 vs 1 frigates, 3 vs 33 corvettes, 42 vs 58 amphibious ships, 103 vs 0 patrol boats, 43 vs 0 coastal boats, 2 vs 4 mine warfare ships (Myanmar vs United States). Myanmar's navy is officially the Myanmar Navy, while United States's is the United States Navy.
Myanmar Navy 🇲🇲
| Official Name | Myanmar Navy |
| Total ships | 240 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 234 as of 2025 |
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United States Navy 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Navy |
| Total ships | 474 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 243 as of 2025 |
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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 | |
United States ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 71 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 11 | |
| Destroyers | 78 | |
| Cruisers | 18 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 33 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 0 | |
| Amphibious ships | 58 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 83 | |
| Support ships | 81 | |
| Other ships | 36 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Myanmar or United States?
United States has a larger navy with 474 ships compared to Myanmar's 240 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Myanmar or United States?
United States operates more submarines with 71 compared to Myanmar's 3.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Myanmar or United States?
United States has 11 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Myanmar's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Myanmar or United States?
United States operates 78 destroyers compared to Myanmar's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Myanmar or United States?
Myanmar operates 6 frigates compared to United States's 1.
How do the Myanmar and United States navies compare in size?
United States's navy is 2.0 times larger than Myanmar's in terms of total ships (474 vs 240).