Navy comparison: Chile vs South Korea
South Korea's 155-ship navy outnumbers Chile's 73 vessels (2.1x advantage). Of these, 72 and 155 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 4 vs 22 submarines, 0 vs 13 destroyers, 8 vs 17 frigates, 0 vs 6 corvettes, 4 vs 23 amphibious ships, 22 vs 35 patrol boats, 19 vs 0 coastal boats, 0 vs 23 mine warfare ships (Chile vs South Korea). Chile's navy is officially the Chilean Navy, while South Korea's is the Republic of Korea Navy.
Chilean Navy 🇨🇱
| Official Name | Chilean Navy |
| Total ships | 73 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 72 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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Chilean ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 4 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 8 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 19 | |
| Patrol boats | 22 | |
| Amphibious ships | 4 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 1 | |
| Support ships | 13 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
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, Chile or South Korea?
South Korea has a larger navy with 155 ships compared to Chile's 73 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Chile or South Korea?
South Korea operates more submarines with 22 compared to Chile's 4.
Which navy has more destroyers, Chile or South Korea?
South Korea operates 13 destroyers compared to Chile's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Chile or South Korea?
South Korea operates 17 frigates compared to Chile's 8.
How do the Chile and South Korea navies compare in size?
South Korea's navy is 2.1 times larger than Chile's in terms of total ships (155 vs 73).