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South KoreaNaval Battle Fleet & Maritime Inventory
Verified naval warship inventory covering aircraft carriers, nuclear attack submarines, guided-missile combatants, amphibious lift, and littoral patrol vessels for South Korea.
Total Battle Fleet
160
All commissioned naval combat & auxiliary hulls
Capital Combatants
22
Carriers, destroyers & major frigates
Subsurface Warfare
20
Nuclear & conventional AIP submarines
Littoral & Amphibious
118
Amphibious assault, corvettes & patrol crafts
Naval Fleet Distribution & Displacement Mix
160 Combat VesselsCarriers: 2Surface: 32Submarines: 20Amphibious: 10Patrol & Aux: 96
Itemized Naval Fleet & Vessel Hull Register
Verified model-level naval combatants, hull designations, propulsion systems, and prime shipbuilders for South Korea.
| Ship Class / Designation | Classification / Role | Prime Shipbuilder / Contractor | Displacement & Propulsion | Commissioned Hulls | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sejong the GreatDDG-991 | Aegis Destroyer | HD Hyundai Heavy Industries | gas-turbine10,600 t | 3 | Active |
 Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-classDDH-975 | Multipurpose Destroyer | HD Hyundai Heavy Industries | combined diesel or gas5,500 t | 6 | Active |
Daegu-classFFG-818 | Guided Missile Frigate | Daewoo Shipbuilding | combined diesel-electric and gas3,600 t | 8 | Active |
 Dosan Ahn Changho-classSS-083 | AIP Attack Submarine | Hanwha Aerospace | diesel-electric3,750 t | 3 | Active |
Dokdo-classLPH-6111 | Amphibious Assault Ship | Hanjin Heavy Industries | diesel19,500 t | 2 | Active |
Aircraft Carriers & Capital Ships
2 Hulls| Warship Class | Strategic Function | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Fleet Supercarriers (Full-Size) | CATOBAR/STOBAR global power projection & air wing hub | 0 |
| Light Carriers & Helicopter Assault | STOVL/VTOL aviation, amphibious air support & ASW | 2 |
Surface Combatant Escorts
32 Hulls| Combatant Class | Warfare Domain | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Guided Missile Destroyers (DDG) | Fleet area air defense, Aegis/AESA radar & land strike | 6 |
| Multi-Mission Guided Frigates (FFG) | Anti-submarine warfare (ASW), convoy escort & air defense | 14 |
| Guided Missile Corvettes (FS) | Littoral combat, coastal anti-ship strike & patrol | 12 |
Subsurface Deterrence & Warfare
20 Submarines| Submarine Type | Strategic Capabilities | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear-Powered Submarines (SSN / SSBN) | Unlimited blue-water endurance, ballistic & cruise missile strike | 0 |
| Conventional & AIP Diesel-Electric (SSK) | Ultra-quiet acoustic profile for choke points & littoral ambush | 20 |
Amphibious, Patrol & Mine Warfare
116 Vessels| Support Category | Mission Scope | Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Amphibious Warfare Ships (LPD/LSD/LST) | Expeditionary troop lift, landing craft & beach assault | 10 |
| Patrol Vessels & Fast Attack Craft | EEZ border security, anti-piracy & coastal interdiction | 96 |
| Mine Warfare & Countermeasures (MCMV) | Sea-lane clearance, acoustic sweep & harbor security | 10 |
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