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Navy comparison: Flag of Cyprus Cyprus vs Flag of Turkey Turkey

Turkey's 106 warships outnumber Cyprus's 11 (9.6:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 11 and 197.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Cyprus CyprusWorld #76 3.4
SEAS Index / 100

Turkey leads on 8 of 8 categories

Naval ensign of Turkey TurkeyWorld #11 26.6
  • 0 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 14
  • 0 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 16
  • 0 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 9
  • 0 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 6
  • 0 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 11
  • 7 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 24
  • 0 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 9
  • 4 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 17
  • 0 Support shipsnot scored 40
  • 0 Cargo shipsnot scored 3
  • 0 Other shipsnot scored 48
Cyprus 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
Cyprus Turkey Ratio
Official name Cyprus Navy Turkish Navy
Total ships 11 197 🇹🇷 18×
Active ships 11 197 🇹🇷 18×
On order / planned 1 23 🇹🇷 23×
Submarines 0 14 🇹🇷
Principal surface combatants 0 16 🇹🇷
Amphibious ships 0 6 🇹🇷
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Corvettes 0 9 🇹🇷
Patrol boats 7 24 🇹🇷 3.4×
Mine warfare 0 11 🇹🇷
Coastal boats 4 17 🇹🇷 4.2×
Auxiliaries 0 91 🇹🇷
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇹🇷 TurkeyType 209-class ×12Oliver Hazard Perry-class ×8Burak-class ×5
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Cyprus or Turkey?
Turkey has a larger navy with 106 warships in service compared to Cyprus's 11.
Which navy has more submarines, Cyprus or Turkey?
Turkey operates more submarines with 14 compared to Cyprus's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Cyprus or Turkey?
Turkey operates 16 frigates compared to Cyprus's 0.
How do the Cyprus and Turkey navies compare in size?
Turkey's navy is 9.6 times larger than Cyprus's in terms of total ships (106 vs 11).