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Navy comparison: Flag of France France vs Flag of Turkey Turkey

France operates 80 warships compared to 106 for Turkey. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 166 and 197.

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Naval ensign of France FranceWorld #8 40.0
SEAS Index / 100

France leads on 5 of 10 categories

Naval ensign of Turkey TurkeyWorld #10 26.5
  • 1 Aircraft carriersweight ×200 · size, era 0
  • 10 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 0
  • 9 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 14
  • 12 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 16
  • 0 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 9
  • 3 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 6
  • 19 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 11
  • 24 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 24
  • 2 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 9
  • 0 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 17
  • 86 Support shipsnot scored 40
  • 0 Cargo shipsnot scored 3
  • 0 Other shipsnot scored 48
France 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
France Turkey Ratio
Official name French Navy Turkish Navy
Total ships 166 197 🇹🇷 1.2×
Active ships 166 197 🇹🇷 1.2×
On order / planned 12 23 🇹🇷 1.9×
Submarines 9 14 🇹🇷 1.6×
Principal surface combatants 22 16 🇫🇷 1.4×
Aircraft carriers 1 0 🇫🇷
Amphibious ships 3 6 🇹🇷 2.0×
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Corvettes 0 9 🇹🇷
Patrol boats 24 24 —
Mine warfare 19 11 🇫🇷 1.7×
Coastal boats 0 17 🇹🇷
Auxiliaries 86 91 🇹🇷 1.1×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇫🇷 FranceCharles de Gaulle-class ×1Barracuda-class ×4FREMM frigate-class ×8
🇹🇷 TurkeyType 209-class ×12Oliver Hazard Perry-class ×8Burak-class ×5
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, France or Turkey?
Turkey has a larger navy with 106 warships in service compared to France's 80.
Which navy has more submarines, France or Turkey?
Turkey operates more submarines with 14 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 16 frigates compared to France's 12.