Navy comparison: Myanmar vs North Korea
Myanmar operates a fleet of 240 ships compared to 385 for North Korea. Of these, 234 and 385 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 3 vs 73 submarines, 6 vs 2 frigates, 3 vs 123 corvettes, 42 vs 0 amphibious ships, 103 vs 187 patrol boats, 43 vs 0 coastal boats, 2 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Myanmar vs North Korea). Myanmar's navy is officially the Myanmar Navy, while North Korea's is the Korean People's Army Naval Force.
Myanmar Navy 🇲🇲
| Official Name | Myanmar Navy |
| Total ships | 240 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 234 as of 2025 |
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Korean People's Army Naval Force 🇰🇵
| Official Name | Korean People's Army Naval Force |
| Total ships | 385 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 385 as of 2025 |
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Myanmar/ Burma ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 3 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 6 | |
| Corvettes | 3 | |
| Coastal boats | 43 | |
| Patrol boats | 103 | |
| Amphibious ships | 42 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 2 | |
| Cargo ships | 6 | |
| Support ships | 30 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
North Korean ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 73 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 2 | |
| Corvettes | 123 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 187 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 0 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Myanmar or North Korea?
North Korea has a larger navy with 385 ships compared to Myanmar's 240 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Myanmar or North Korea?
North Korea operates more submarines with 73 compared to Myanmar's 3.
Which navy has more frigates, Myanmar or North Korea?
Myanmar operates 6 frigates compared to North Korea's 2.
How do the Myanmar and North Korea navies compare in size?
North Korea's navy is 1.6 times larger than Myanmar's in terms of total ships (385 vs 240).