Patrol Craft
These PC-461-class submarine chasers were 280 ton, 174-foot (53 m) vessels, with a crew of 65. They had a top speed of 20.2 knots (37.4 km/h; 23.2 mph). The main armament was one 3"/50 caliber gun, along with 40 mm and 20 mm guns.
| Name | Acquired | Formerly | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RVNS Chi Lăng (HQ-01) | Unknown | USS PC-1144 | Scrapped 1961. |
| RVNS Đống Đa (HQ-02) | Unknown | USS PC-1130 | Scrapped 1961. |
| RVNS Vạn Kiếp (HQ-03) | Unknown | USS PC-1167 | Scrapped 1965. |
| RVNS Tuy Dong (HQ-04) | January 1956 | USS PC-1143 | Scrapped 1971. |
| RVNS Tay Cây (HQ-05) | Unknown | USS PC-1146 | Scrapped 1965. |
| RVNS Van Don (HQ-06) | 23 November 1960 | USS Anacortes (PC-1569) | Scrapped 1974. |
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