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Navy comparison: Flag of China China vs Flag of Turkey Turkey

China's 477 warships outnumber Turkey's 106 (4.5:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 1008 and 197.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of China ChinaWorld #2 93.3
SEAS Index / 100

China leads on 9 of 10 categories

Naval ensign of Turkey TurkeyWorld #10 26.5
  • 3 Aircraft carriersweight ×200 · size, era 0
  • 61 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 0
  • 64 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 14
  • 58 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 16
  • 50 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 9
  • 76 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 6
  • 37 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 11
  • 26 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 24
  • 34 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 9
  • 68 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 17
  • 442 Support shipsnot scored 40
  • 27 Cargo shipsnot scored 3
  • 54 Other shipsnot scored 48
China Turkey 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
China Turkey Ratio
Official name People's Liberation Army Navy Turkish Navy
Total ships 1,008 197 🇨🇳 5.1×
Active ships 1,000 197 🇨🇳 5.1×
On order / planned 24 23 🇨🇳 ≈
Submarines 64 14 🇨🇳 4.6×
Principal surface combatants 119 16 🇨🇳 7.4×
Aircraft carriers 3 0 🇨🇳
Amphibious ships 76 6 🇨🇳 13×
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Corvettes 50 9 🇨🇳 5.6×
Patrol boats 26 24 🇨🇳 1.1×
Mine warfare 37 11 🇨🇳 3.4×
Coastal boats 68 17 🇨🇳 4.0×
Auxiliaries 523 91 🇨🇳 5.7×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇨🇳 ChinaType 003-class ×1Type 039A-class ×20Type 052D-class ×35
🇹🇷 TurkeyType 209-class ×12Oliver Hazard Perry-class ×8Burak-class ×5
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, China or Turkey?
China has a larger navy with 477 warships in service compared to Turkey's 106.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Turkey?
China operates more submarines with 64 compared to Turkey's 14.
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 61 destroyers compared to Turkey's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Turkey?
China operates 58 frigates compared to Turkey's 16.
How do the China and Turkey navies compare in size?
China's navy is 4.5 times larger than Turkey's in terms of total ships (477 vs 106).