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

North Korea's 391 warships outnumber Turkey's 106 (3.7:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 420 and 197.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of North Korea North KoreaWorld #26 18.0
SEAS Index / 100

Turkey leads on 6 of 9 categories

Naval ensign of Turkey TurkeyWorld #11 26.6
  • 2 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 0
  • 21 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 14
  • 2 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 16
  • 9 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 9
  • 0 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 6
  • 0 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 11
  • 181 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 24
  • 0 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 9
  • 176 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 17
  • 1 Support shipsnot scored 40
  • 0 Cargo shipsnot scored 3
  • 1 Other shipsnot scored 48
North 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
North Korea Turkey Ratio
Official name Korean People's Army Naval Force Turkish Navy
Total ships 420 197 🇰🇵 2.1×
Active ships 393 197 🇰🇵 2.0×
On order / planned 3 23 🇹🇷 7.7×
Submarines 21 14 🇰🇵 1.5×
Principal surface combatants 4 16 🇹🇷 4.0×
Amphibious ships 0 6 🇹🇷
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Corvettes 9 9 —
Patrol boats 181 24 🇰🇵 7.5×
Mine warfare 0 11 🇹🇷
Coastal boats 176 17 🇰🇵 10×
Auxiliaries 2 91 🇹🇷 46×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇰🇵 North KoreaRomeo-class ×20Choe Hyon-class ×2Najin-class ×2
🇹🇷 TurkeyType 209-class ×12Oliver Hazard Perry-class ×8Burak-class ×5
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, North Korea or Turkey?
North Korea has a larger navy with 391 warships in service compared to Turkey's 106.
Which navy has more submarines, North Korea or Turkey?
North Korea operates more submarines with 21 compared to Turkey's 14.
Which navy has more destroyers, North Korea or Turkey?
North Korea operates 2 destroyers compared to Turkey's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, North Korea or Turkey?
Turkey operates 16 frigates compared to North Korea's 2.
How do the North Korea and Turkey navies compare in size?
North Korea's navy is 3.7 times larger than Turkey's in terms of total ships (391 vs 106).