Navy comparison: North Korea vs United States
Korean People's Army Naval Force 🇰🇵
| Official Name | Korean People's Army Naval Force |
| Total ships | 385 |
| Active ships | 385 |
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United States Navy 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Navy |
| Total ships | 471 |
| Active ships | 241 |
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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 | |
United States ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 69 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 11 | |
| Destroyers | 76 | |
| Cruisers | 18 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 31 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 0 | |
| Amphibious ships | 58 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 8 | |
| Cargo ships | 83 | |
| Support ships | 80 | |
| Other ships | 36 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, North Korea or United States?
United States has a larger navy with 471 ships compared to North Korea's 385 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, North Korea or United States?
North Korea operates more submarines with 73 compared to United States's 69.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, North Korea or United States?
United States has 11 aircraft carrier(s) compared to North Korea's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, North Korea or United States?
United States operates 76 destroyers compared to North Korea's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, North Korea or United States?
North Korea operates 2 frigates compared to United States's 1.