Navy comparison: India vs Turkey
Overview
India operates a fleet of 297 ships compared to 215 for Turkey. Of these, 297 and 191 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 19 vs 18 submarines, 2 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 11 vs 0 destroyers, 15 vs 24 frigates, 21 vs 9 corvettes, 16 vs 59 amphibious ships, 136 vs 43 patrol boats, 0 vs 11 mine warfare ships (India vs Turkey).
India's navy is officially the Indian Navy, while Turkey's is the Turkish Navy.
Indian Navy 🇮🇳
| Official Name | Indian Navy |
| Total ships | 297 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 297 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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Indian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 19 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 2 | |
| Destroyers | 11 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 15 | |
| Corvettes | 21 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 136 | |
| Amphibious ships | 16 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 77 | |
| 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, India or Turkey?
India has a larger navy with 297 ships compared to Turkey's 215 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, India or Turkey?
India operates more submarines with 19 compared to Turkey's 18.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, India or Turkey?
India has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Turkey's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, India or Turkey?
India operates 11 destroyers compared to Turkey's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, India or Turkey?
Turkey operates 24 frigates compared to India's 15.