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Navy comparison: Flag of Bahrain Bahrain vs Flag of Turkmenistan Turkmenistan

Bahrain operates 54 warships compared to 34 for Turkmenistan. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 65 and 45.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Flag of Bahrain BahrainWorld #59 6.7
SEAS Index / 100

Bahrain leads on 4 of 4 categories

Naval ensign of Turkmenistan TurkmenistanWorld #68 4.4
  • 2 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 0
  • 2 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 3
  • 35 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 15
  • 15 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 16
  • 0 Support shipsnot scored 10
  • 11 Other shipsnot scored 1
Bahrain Turkmenistan 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
Bahrain Turkmenistan Ratio
Official name Royal Bahrain Naval Force Turkmen Naval Forces
Total ships 65 45 🇧🇭 1.4×
Active ships 65 45 🇧🇭 1.4×
Submarines 0 0 —
Principal surface combatants 2 0 🇧🇭
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Corvettes 2 3 🇹🇲 1.5×
Patrol boats 35 15 🇧🇭 2.3×
Coastal boats 15 16 🇹🇲 1.1×
Auxiliaries 11 11 —
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇧🇭 BahrainOliver Hazard Perry-class ×2
🇹🇲 TurkmenistanProject 1241.1 Molniya-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Bahrain or Turkmenistan?
Bahrain has a larger navy with 54 warships in service compared to Turkmenistan's 34.
Which navy has more frigates, Bahrain or Turkmenistan?
Bahrain operates 2 frigates compared to Turkmenistan's 0.
How do the Bahrain and Turkmenistan navies compare in size?
Bahrain's navy is 1.6 times larger than Turkmenistan's in terms of total ships (54 vs 34).