Navy comparison: United States vs Vietnam
United States's 474-ship navy outnumbers Vietnam's 112 vessels (4.2x advantage). Of these, 243 and 109 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 71 vs 9 submarines, 11 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 78 vs 0 destroyers, 1 vs 9 frigates, 33 vs 16 corvettes, 58 vs 21 amphibious ships, 0 vs 32 patrol boats, 4 vs 8 mine warfare ships (United States vs Vietnam). United States's navy is officially the United States Navy, while Vietnam's is the Vietnam People's Navy.
United States Navy 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Navy |
| Total ships | 474 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 243 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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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 | |
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, United States or Vietnam?
United States has a larger navy with 474 ships compared to Vietnam's 112 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, United States or Vietnam?
United States operates more submarines with 71 compared to Vietnam's 9.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, United States or Vietnam?
United States has 11 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Vietnam's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, United States or Vietnam?
United States operates 78 destroyers compared to Vietnam's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, United States or Vietnam?
Vietnam operates 9 frigates compared to United States's 1.
How do the United States and Vietnam navies compare in size?
United States's navy is 4.2 times larger than Vietnam's in terms of total ships (474 vs 112).