Navy comparison: Bulgaria vs Turkey
Overview
Turkey's 214-ship navy outnumbers Bulgaria's 45 vessels (4.8x advantage). Of these, 20 and 192 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 18 submarines, 6 vs 24 frigates, 3 vs 9 corvettes, 0 vs 6 amphibious ships, 0 vs 42 patrol boats, 17 vs 11 mine warfare ships, 0 vs 5 unmanned vessels (Bulgaria vs Turkey).
Bulgaria's navy is officially the Bulgarian Navy, while Turkey's is the Turkish Navy.
Bulgarian Navy 🇧🇬
| Official Name | Bulgarian Navy |
| Total ships | 45 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 20 as of 2026 |
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Turkish Navy 🇹🇷
| Official Name | Turkish Navy |
| Total ships | 214 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 192 as of 2025 |
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Bulgarian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 6 | |
| Corvettes | 3 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 0 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 17 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 16 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 0 | |
| Other ships | 3 | |
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 | 42 | |
| Amphibious ships | 6 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 11 | |
| Cargo ships | 3 | |
| Support ships | 41 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 5 | |
| Other ships | 55 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Bulgaria or Turkey?
Turkey has a larger navy with 214 ships compared to Bulgaria's 45 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Bulgaria or Turkey?
Turkey operates more submarines with 18 compared to Bulgaria's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Bulgaria or Turkey?
Turkey operates 24 frigates compared to Bulgaria's 6.
How do the Bulgaria and Turkey navies compare in size?
Turkey's navy is 4.8 times larger than Bulgaria's in terms of total ships (214 vs 45).