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
Naval Ensign

Ensign of India navy

Turkish Navy 🇹🇷

Official Name Turkish Navy
Total ships 215 as of 2025
Active ships 191 as of 2025
Naval Ensign

Ensign of Turkey navy

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.