Navy comparison: Brazil vs South Korea
South Korea's 155-ship navy outnumbers Brazil's 76 vessels (2.0x advantage). Of these, 68 and 155 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 7 vs 22 submarines, 0 vs 13 destroyers, 12 vs 17 frigates, 0 vs 6 corvettes, 3 vs 23 amphibious ships, 24 vs 35 patrol boats, 5 vs 23 mine warfare ships (Brazil vs South Korea). Brazil's navy is officially the Brazilian Navy, while South Korea's is the Republic of Korea Navy.
Brazilian Navy 🇧🇷
| Official Name | Brazilian Navy |
| Total ships | 76 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 68 as of 2025 |
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Republic of Korea Navy 🇰🇷
| Official Name | Republic of Korea Navy |
| Total ships | 155 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 155 as of 2025 |
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Brazilian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 7 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 24 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 5 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 12 | |
| Other ships | 13 | |
South Korean ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 22 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 13 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 17 | |
| Corvettes | 6 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 35 | |
| Amphibious ships | 23 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 23 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 4 | |
| Other ships | 12 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Brazil or South Korea?
South Korea has a larger navy with 155 ships compared to Brazil's 76 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Brazil or South Korea?
South Korea operates more submarines with 22 compared to Brazil's 7.
Which navy has more destroyers, Brazil or South Korea?
South Korea operates 13 destroyers compared to Brazil's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Brazil or South Korea?
South Korea operates 17 frigates compared to Brazil's 12.
How do the Brazil and South Korea navies compare in size?
South Korea's navy is 2.0 times larger than Brazil's in terms of total ships (155 vs 76).