Navy comparison: China vs Vietnam
People's Liberation Army Navy 🇨🇳
| Official Name | People's Liberation Army Navy |
| Total ships | 1032 |
| Active ships | 1019 |
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Vietnam People's Navy 🇻🇳
| Official Name | Vietnam People's Navy |
| Total ships | 112 |
| Active ships | 109 |
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Chinese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 73 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 3 | |
| Destroyers | 56 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 47 | |
| Corvettes | 50 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 94 | |
| Amphibious ships | 107 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 58 | |
| Cargo ships | 27 | |
| Support ships | 466 | |
| Other ships | 51 | |
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, China or Vietnam?
China has a larger navy with 1,032 ships compared to Vietnam's 112 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Vietnam?
China operates more submarines with 73 compared to Vietnam's 9.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or Vietnam?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Vietnam's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or Vietnam?
China operates 56 destroyers compared to Vietnam's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Vietnam?
China operates 47 frigates compared to Vietnam's 9.
How do the China and Vietnam navies compare in size?
China's navy is 9.2 times larger than Vietnam's in terms of total ships (1,032 vs 112).