Navy comparison: 
Israel vs 
Turkey
Turkey's 217-ship navy outnumbers Israel's 55 vessels (3.9:1 advantage). Of these, 52 and 195 are in active service respectively.
SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
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Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Israel | Turkey | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Israeli Navy | Turkish Navy | |
| Total ships | 55 | 217 | 🇹🇷 3.9× |
| Active ships | 52 | 195 | 🇹🇷 3.8× |
| On order / planned | 3 | 20 | 🇹🇷 6.7× |
| Submarines | 6 | 13 | 🇹🇷 2.2× |
| Principal surface combatants | 0 | 17 | 🇹🇷 |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | 7 | 🇹🇷 |
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| Corvettes | 7 | 9 | 🇹🇷 1.3× |
| Patrol boats | 28 | 41 | 🇹🇷 1.5× |
| Mine warfare | 0 | 11 | 🇹🇷 |
| Coastal boats | 8 | 0 | 🇮🇱 |
| Auxiliaries | 3 | 90 | 🇹🇷 30× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Israel or Turkey?
Turkey has a larger navy with 217 ships compared to Israel's 55 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Israel or Turkey?
Turkey operates more submarines with 18 compared to Israel's 9.
Which navy has more frigates, Israel or Turkey?
Turkey operates 24 frigates compared to Israel's 0.
How do the Israel and Turkey navies compare in size?
Turkey's navy is 3.9 times larger than Israel's in terms of total ships (217 vs 55).