Navy comparison: South Korea vs Turkmenistan
South Korea's 155-ship navy outnumbers Turkmenistan's 45 vessels (3.4x advantage). The fleet breakdown includes 22 vs 0 submarines, 13 vs 0 destroyers, 17 vs 0 frigates, 6 vs 3 corvettes, 23 vs 1 amphibious ships, 35 vs 31 patrol boats, 23 vs 0 mine warfare ships (South Korea vs Turkmenistan). South Korea's navy is officially the Republic of Korea Navy, while Turkmenistan's is the Turkmen Naval Forces.
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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Turkmen Naval Forces 🇹🇲
| Official Name | Turkmen Naval Forces |
| Total ships | 45 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 45 as of 2026 |
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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 | |
Turkmen ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 3 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 31 | |
| Amphibious ships | 1 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 10 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, South Korea or Turkmenistan?
South Korea has a larger navy with 155 ships compared to Turkmenistan's 45 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, South Korea or Turkmenistan?
South Korea operates more submarines with 22 compared to Turkmenistan's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, South Korea or Turkmenistan?
South Korea operates 13 destroyers compared to Turkmenistan's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, South Korea or Turkmenistan?
South Korea operates 17 frigates compared to Turkmenistan's 0.
How do the South Korea and Turkmenistan navies compare in size?
South Korea's navy is 3.4 times larger than Turkmenistan's in terms of total ships (155 vs 45).