Navy comparison: Russia vs Vietnam
Russia's 565-ship navy outnumbers Vietnam's 112 vessels (5.0x advantage). Of these, 477 and 109 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 81 vs 9 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 9 vs 0 destroyers, 19 vs 9 frigates, 99 vs 16 corvettes, 83 vs 21 amphibious ships, 70 vs 32 patrol boats, 6 vs 0 coastal boats, 50 vs 8 mine warfare ships (Russia vs Vietnam). Russia's navy is officially the Russian Navy, while Vietnam's is the Vietnam People's Navy.
Russian Navy 🇷🇺
| Official Name | Russian Navy |
| Total ships | 565 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 477 as of 2026 |
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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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Russian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 81 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 9 | |
| Cruisers | 2 | |
| Frigates | 19 | |
| Corvettes | 99 | |
| Coastal boats | 6 | |
| Patrol boats | 70 | |
| Amphibious ships | 83 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 50 | |
| Cargo ships | 5 | |
| Support ships | 116 | |
| Other ships | 24 | |
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, Russia or Vietnam?
Russia has a larger navy with 565 ships compared to Vietnam's 112 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Russia or Vietnam?
Russia operates more submarines with 81 compared to Vietnam's 9.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Russia or Vietnam?
Russia has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Vietnam's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Russia or Vietnam?
Russia operates 9 destroyers compared to Vietnam's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Russia or Vietnam?
Russia operates 19 frigates compared to Vietnam's 9.
How do the Russia and Vietnam navies compare in size?
Russia's navy is 5.0 times larger than Vietnam's in terms of total ships (565 vs 112).