Navy comparison: Greece vs Turkey
Greece operates a fleet of 157 ships compared to 215 for Turkey. Of these, 154 and 191 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 10 vs 18 submarines, 16 vs 24 frigates, 0 vs 9 corvettes, 26 vs 59 amphibious ships, 10 vs 43 patrol boats, 36 vs 0 coastal boats, 3 vs 11 mine warfare ships (Greece vs Turkey). Greece's navy is officially the Hellenic Navy, while Turkey's is the Turkish Navy.
Hellenic Navy 🇬🇷
| Official Name | Hellenic Navy |
| Total ships | 157 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 154 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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Greek ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 10 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 1 | |
| Frigates | 16 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 36 | |
| Patrol boats | 10 | |
| Amphibious ships | 26 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 3 | |
| Cargo ships | 8 | |
| Support ships | 34 | |
| Other ships | 13 | |
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, Greece or Turkey?
Turkey has a larger navy with 215 ships compared to Greece's 157 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Greece or Turkey?
Turkey operates more submarines with 18 compared to Greece's 10.
Which navy has more frigates, Greece or Turkey?
Turkey operates 24 frigates compared to Greece's 16.