Navy comparison: North Korea vs Turkmenistan
North Korea's 385-ship navy outnumbers Turkmenistan's 45 vessels (8.6x advantage). The fleet breakdown includes 73 vs 0 submarines, 2 vs 0 frigates, 123 vs 3 corvettes, 0 vs 1 amphibious ships, 187 vs 31 patrol boats (North Korea vs Turkmenistan). North Korea's navy is officially the Korean People's Army Naval Force, while Turkmenistan's is the Turkmen Naval Forces.
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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Turkmen Naval Forces 🇹🇲
| Official Name | Turkmen Naval Forces |
| Total ships | 45 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 45 as of 2026 |
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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 | |
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, North Korea or Turkmenistan?
North Korea has a larger navy with 385 ships compared to Turkmenistan's 45 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, North Korea or Turkmenistan?
North Korea operates more submarines with 73 compared to Turkmenistan's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, North Korea or Turkmenistan?
North Korea operates 2 frigates compared to Turkmenistan's 0.
How do the North Korea and Turkmenistan navies compare in size?
North Korea's navy is 8.6 times larger than Turkmenistan's in terms of total ships (385 vs 45).