Navy comparison: China vs Turkey
China's 1036-ship navy outnumbers Turkey's 215 vessels (4.8x advantage). Of these, 1023 and 191 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 73 vs 18 submarines, 3 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 58 vs 0 destroyers, 47 vs 24 frigates, 50 vs 9 corvettes, 107 vs 59 amphibious ships, 94 vs 43 patrol boats, 58 vs 11 mine warfare ships (China vs Turkey). China's navy is officially the People's Liberation Army Navy, while Turkey's is the Turkish Navy.
People's Liberation Army Navy 🇨🇳
| Official Name | People's Liberation Army Navy |
| Total ships | 1036 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 1023 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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Chinese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 73 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 3 | |
| Destroyers | 58 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 47 | |
| Corvettes | 50 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 94 | |
| Amphibious ships | 107 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 58 | |
| Cargo ships | 27 | |
| Support ships | 468 | |
| Other ships | 51 | |
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, China or Turkey?
China has a larger navy with 1,036 ships compared to Turkey's 215 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Turkey?
China operates more submarines with 73 compared to Turkey's 18.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or Turkey?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Turkey's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or Turkey?
China operates 58 destroyers compared to Turkey's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Turkey?
China operates 47 frigates compared to Turkey's 24.
How do the China and Turkey navies compare in size?
China's navy is 4.8 times larger than Turkey's in terms of total ships (1,036 vs 215).