Navy comparison: Eritrea vs Turkey
Turkey's 215-ship navy outnumbers Eritrea's 23 vessels (9.3x advantage). Of these, 23 and 191 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 18 submarines, 0 vs 24 frigates, 5 vs 9 corvettes, 5 vs 59 amphibious ships, 13 vs 43 patrol boats, 0 vs 11 mine warfare ships (Eritrea vs Turkey). Eritrea's navy is officially the Eritrean Navy, while Turkey's is the Turkish Navy.
Eritrean Navy 🇪🇷
| Official Name | Eritrean Navy |
| Total ships | 23 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 23 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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Eritrean ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 5 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 13 | |
| Amphibious ships | 5 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 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 | 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, Eritrea or Turkey?
Turkey has a larger navy with 215 ships compared to Eritrea's 23 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Eritrea or Turkey?
Turkey operates more submarines with 18 compared to Eritrea's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Eritrea or Turkey?
Turkey operates 24 frigates compared to Eritrea's 0.
How do the Eritrea and Turkey navies compare in size?
Turkey's navy is 9.3 times larger than Eritrea's in terms of total ships (215 vs 23).