Navy comparison: North Korea vs Russia
Korean People's Army Naval Force 🇰🇵
| Official Name | Korean People's Army Naval Force |
| Total ships | 385 |
| Active ships | 385 |
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Russian Navy 🇷🇺
| Official Name | Russian Navy |
| Total ships | 565 |
| Active ships | 478 |
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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 | |
Russian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 81 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 9 | |
| Cruisers | 2 | |
| Frigates | 19 | |
| Corvettes | 99 | |
| Coastal boats | 6 | |
| Patrol boats | 70 | |
| Amphibious ships | 83 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 50 | |
| Cargo ships | 5 | |
| Support ships | 116 | |
| Other ships | 24 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, North Korea or Russia?
Russia has a larger navy with 565 ships compared to North Korea's 385 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, North Korea or Russia?
Russia operates more submarines with 81 compared to North Korea's 73.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, North Korea or Russia?
Russia has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to North Korea's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, North Korea or Russia?
Russia operates 9 destroyers compared to North Korea's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, North Korea or Russia?
Russia operates 19 frigates compared to North Korea's 2.