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

China's 1033-ship navy outnumbers Turkey's 217 vessels (4.8:1 advantage). Of these, 1005 and 195 are in active service respectively.

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Naval ensign of China ChinaWorld #1 100.0
SEAS Index / 100

China leads on 9 of 9 categories

Naval ensign of Turkey TurkeyWorld #10 37.5
  • 3 Aircraft carriersweight ×200 0
  • 62 Destroyersweight ×50 0
  • 62 Submarinesweight ×45 13
  • 59 Frigatesweight ×30 17
  • 50 Corvettesweight ×15 9
  • 81 Amphibiousweight ×12 7
  • 37 Mine warfareweight ×5 11
  • 94 Patrol boatsweight ×2 41
  • 34 Unmannedweight ×2 7
  • 442 Support shipsnot scored 40
  • 27 Cargo shipsnot scored 3
  • 54 Other shipsnot scored 47
China Turkey Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight) · 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 1,033 217 🇨🇳 4.8×
Active ships 1,005 195 🇨🇳 5.2×
On order / planned 0 20 🇹🇷
Submarines 62 13 🇨🇳 4.8×
Principal surface combatants 121 17 🇨🇳 7.1×
Aircraft carriers 3 0 🇨🇳
Amphibious ships 81 7 🇨🇳 12×
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Corvettes 50 9 🇨🇳 5.6×
Patrol boats 94 41 🇨🇳 2.3×
Mine warfare 37 11 🇨🇳 3.4×
Auxiliaries 523 90 🇨🇳 5.8×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇨🇳 ChinaType 003-class ×1Type 039A-class ×18Type 052D-class ×35
🇹🇷 TurkeyType 209-class ×12Meko 200-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 1,033 ships compared to Turkey's 217 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Turkey?
China operates more submarines with 85 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 66 destroyers compared to Turkey's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Turkey?
China operates 59 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 (1,033 vs 217).