Navy comparison: France vs South Korea
France operates a fleet of 138 ships compared to 155 for South Korea. Of these, 133 and 155 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 9 vs 22 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 10 vs 13 destroyers, 12 vs 17 frigates, 0 vs 6 corvettes, 3 vs 23 amphibious ships, 26 vs 35 patrol boats, 19 vs 23 mine warfare ships (France vs South Korea). France's navy is officially the French Navy, while South Korea's is the Republic of Korea Navy.
French Navy 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Navy |
| Total ships | 138 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 133 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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French ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 10 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 26 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 19 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 58 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
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, France or South Korea?
South Korea has a larger navy with 155 ships compared to France's 138 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, France or South Korea?
South Korea operates more submarines with 22 compared to France's 9.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, France or South Korea?
France has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to South Korea's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, France or South Korea?
South Korea operates 13 destroyers compared to France's 10.
Which navy has more frigates, France or South Korea?
South Korea operates 17 frigates compared to France's 12.