Navy comparison: Cyprus vs Turkey
Overview
Turkey's 214-ship navy outnumbers Cyprus's 12 vessels (18:1 advantage). Of these, 11 and 192 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 18 submarines, 0 vs 24 frigates, 0 vs 9 corvettes, 0 vs 6 amphibious ships, 10 vs 42 patrol boats, 2 vs 0 coastal boats, 0 vs 11 mine warfare ships, 0 vs 5 unmanned vessels (Cyprus vs Turkey).
Cyprus's navy is officially the Cyprus Navy, while Turkey's is the Turkish Navy.
Cyprus Navy 🇨🇾
| Official Name | Cyprus Navy |
| Total ships | 12 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 11 as of 2025 |
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Turkish Navy 🇹🇷
| Official Name | Turkish Navy |
| Total ships | 214 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 192 as of 2025 |
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Cypriot ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 2 | |
| Patrol boats | 10 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 0 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 0 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
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 | 42 | |
| Amphibious ships | 6 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 11 | |
| Cargo ships | 3 | |
| Support ships | 41 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 5 | |
| Other ships | 55 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Cyprus or Turkey?
Turkey has a larger navy with 214 ships compared to Cyprus's 12 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Cyprus or Turkey?
Turkey operates more submarines with 18 compared to Cyprus's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Cyprus or Turkey?
Turkey operates 24 frigates compared to Cyprus's 0.
How do the Cyprus and Turkey navies compare in size?
Turkey's navy is 17.8 times larger than Cyprus's in terms of total ships (214 vs 12).