Navy comparison: Canada vs Turkey
Canada operates a fleet of 159 ships compared to 215 for Turkey. Of these, 66 and 191 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 16 vs 18 submarines, 15 vs 0 destroyers, 12 vs 24 frigates, 0 vs 9 corvettes, 0 vs 59 amphibious ships, 26 vs 43 patrol boats, 12 vs 0 coastal boats, 0 vs 11 mine warfare ships (Canada vs Turkey). Canada's navy is officially the Royal Canadian Navy, while Turkey's is the Turkish Navy.
Royal Canadian Navy 🇨🇦
| Official Name | Royal Canadian Navy |
| Total ships | 159 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 66 as of 2026 |
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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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Canadian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 16 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 15 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 12 | |
| Patrol boats | 26 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 36 | |
| Other ships | 42 | |
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 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Canada or Turkey?
Turkey has a larger navy with 215 ships compared to Canada's 159 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Canada or Turkey?
Turkey operates more submarines with 18 compared to Canada's 16.
Which navy has more destroyers, Canada or Turkey?
Canada operates 15 destroyers compared to Turkey's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Canada or Turkey?
Turkey operates 24 frigates compared to Canada's 12.