Navy comparison: France vs Turkey
France operates a fleet of 138 ships compared to 215 for Turkey. Of these, 133 and 191 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 9 vs 18 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 10 vs 0 destroyers, 12 vs 24 frigates, 0 vs 9 corvettes, 3 vs 59 amphibious ships, 26 vs 43 patrol boats, 19 vs 11 mine warfare ships (France vs Turkey). France's navy is officially the French Navy, while Turkey's is the Turkish Navy.
French Navy 🇫🇷
| Official Name | French Navy |
| Total ships | 138 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 133 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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French ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 10 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 26 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 19 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 58 | |
| 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 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, France or Turkey?
Turkey has a larger navy with 215 ships compared to France's 138 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, France or Turkey?
Turkey operates more submarines with 18 compared to France's 9.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, France or Turkey?
France has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Turkey's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, France or Turkey?
France operates 10 destroyers compared to Turkey's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, France or Turkey?
Turkey operates 24 frigates compared to France's 12.
How do the France and Turkey navies compare in size?
Turkey's navy is 1.6 times larger than France's in terms of total ships (215 vs 138).