Navy comparison: Taiwan vs Vietnam
Taiwan operates a fleet of 112 ships compared to 112 for Vietnam. Of these, 101 and 109 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 14 vs 9 submarines, 4 vs 0 destroyers, 21 vs 9 frigates, 7 vs 16 corvettes, 8 vs 21 amphibious ships, 37 vs 32 patrol boats, 10 vs 8 mine warfare ships (Taiwan vs Vietnam). Taiwan's navy is officially the Republic of China Navy, while Vietnam's is the Vietnam People's Navy.
Republic of China Navy 🇹🇼
| Official Name | Republic of China Navy |
| Total ships | 112 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 101 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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Taiwanese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 14 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 4 | |
| Cruisers | 1 | |
| Frigates | 21 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 37 | |
| Amphibious ships | 8 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 10 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 5 | |
| Other ships | 5 | |
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, Taiwan or Vietnam?
Vietnam has a larger navy with 112 ships compared to Taiwan's 112 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Taiwan or Vietnam?
Taiwan operates more submarines with 14 compared to Vietnam's 9.
Which navy has more destroyers, Taiwan or Vietnam?
Taiwan operates 4 destroyers compared to Vietnam's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Taiwan or Vietnam?
Taiwan operates 21 frigates compared to Vietnam's 9.