Navy comparison: Myanmar vs Vietnam
Myanmar's 240-ship navy outnumbers Vietnam's 112 vessels (2.1x advantage). Of these, 234 and 109 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 3 vs 9 submarines, 6 vs 9 frigates, 3 vs 16 corvettes, 42 vs 21 amphibious ships, 103 vs 32 patrol boats, 43 vs 0 coastal boats, 2 vs 8 mine warfare ships (Myanmar vs Vietnam). Myanmar's navy is officially the Myanmar Navy, while Vietnam's is the Vietnam People's Navy.
Myanmar Navy 🇲🇲
| Official Name | Myanmar Navy |
| Total ships | 240 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 234 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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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 | |
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, Myanmar or Vietnam?
Myanmar has a larger navy with 240 ships compared to Vietnam's 112 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Myanmar or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates more submarines with 9 compared to Myanmar's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, Myanmar or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates 9 frigates compared to Myanmar's 6.
How do the Myanmar and Vietnam navies compare in size?
Myanmar's navy is 2.1 times larger than Vietnam's in terms of total ships (240 vs 112).