Navy comparison: Australia vs Turkey
Overview
Turkey's 215-ship navy outnumbers Australia's 41 vessels (5.2x advantage). Of these, 41 and 191 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 18 submarines, 3 vs 0 destroyers, 8 vs 24 frigates, 0 vs 9 corvettes, 3 vs 59 amphibious ships, 13 vs 43 patrol boats, 4 vs 11 mine warfare ships (Australia vs Turkey).
Australia's navy is officially the Royal Australian Navy, while Turkey's is the Turkish Navy.
Royal Australian Navy 🇦🇺
| Official Name | Royal Australian Navy |
| Total ships | 41 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 41 as of 2025 |
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Turkish Navy 🇹🇷
| Official Name | Turkish Navy |
| Total ships | 215 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 191 as of 2025 |
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Australian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 3 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 8 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 13 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 2 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
Turkish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 18 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 24 | |
| Corvettes | 9 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 43 | |
| Amphibious ships | 59 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 11 | |
| Cargo ships | 3 | |
| Support ships | 41 | |
| Other ships | 7 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Australia or Turkey?
Turkey has a larger navy with 215 ships compared to Australia's 41 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Australia or Turkey?
Turkey operates more submarines with 18 compared to Australia's 6.
Which navy has more destroyers, Australia or Turkey?
Australia operates 3 destroyers compared to Turkey's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Australia or Turkey?
Turkey operates 24 frigates compared to Australia's 8.
How do the Australia and Turkey navies compare in size?
Turkey's navy is 5.2 times larger than Australia's in terms of total ships (215 vs 41).