Navy comparison: Iraq vs Turkey
Turkey's 215-ship navy outnumbers Iraq's 62 vessels (3.5x advantage). Of these, 62 and 191 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 18 submarines, 0 vs 24 frigates, 1 vs 9 corvettes, 0 vs 59 amphibious ships, 58 vs 43 patrol boats, 0 vs 11 mine warfare ships (Iraq vs Turkey). Iraq's navy is officially the Iraqi Navy, while Turkey's is the Turkish Navy.
Iraqi Navy 🇮🇶
| Official Name | Iraqi Navy |
| Total ships | 62 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 62 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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Iraqi ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 1 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 58 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 3 | |
| 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, Iraq or Turkey?
Turkey has a larger navy with 215 ships compared to Iraq's 62 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Iraq or Turkey?
Turkey operates more submarines with 18 compared to Iraq's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Iraq or Turkey?
Turkey operates 24 frigates compared to Iraq's 0.
How do the Iraq and Turkey navies compare in size?
Turkey's navy is 3.5 times larger than Iraq's in terms of total ships (215 vs 62).