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Navy comparison: Flag of South Korea South Korea vs Flag of Turkey Turkey

South Korea operates 112 warships compared to 106 for Turkey. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 151 and 197.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of South Korea South KoreaWorld #7 40.7
SEAS Index / 100

South Korea leads on 6 of 9 categories

Naval ensign of Turkey TurkeyWorld #10 26.5
  • 13 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 0
  • 20 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 14
  • 18 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 16
  • 2 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 9
  • 9 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 6
  • 14 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 11
  • 18 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 24
  • 0 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 9
  • 18 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 17
  • 4 Support shipsnot scored 40
  • 0 Cargo shipsnot scored 3
  • 34 Other shipsnot scored 48
South Korea Turkey Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
South Korea Turkey Ratio
Official name Republic of Korea Navy Turkish Navy
Total ships 151 197 🇹🇷 1.3×
Active ships 150 197 🇹🇷 1.3×
On order / planned 13 23 🇹🇷 1.8×
Submarines 20 14 🇰🇷 1.4×
Principal surface combatants 31 16 🇰🇷 1.9×
Amphibious ships 9 6 🇰🇷 1.5×
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Corvettes 2 9 🇹🇷 4.5×
Patrol boats 18 24 🇹🇷 1.3×
Mine warfare 14 11 🇰🇷 1.3×
Coastal boats 18 17 🇰🇷 1.1×
Auxiliaries 38 91 🇹🇷 2.4×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇰🇷 South KoreaSon Won-il-class ×9Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class ×6Daegu-class ×8
🇹🇷 TurkeyType 209-class ×12Oliver Hazard Perry-class ×8Burak-class ×5
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, South Korea or Turkey?
South Korea has a larger navy with 112 warships in service compared to Turkey's 106.
Which navy has more submarines, South Korea or Turkey?
South Korea operates more submarines with 20 compared to Turkey's 14.
Which navy has more destroyers, South Korea or Turkey?
South Korea operates 13 destroyers compared to Turkey's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, South Korea or Turkey?
South Korea operates 18 frigates compared to Turkey's 16.