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Navy comparison: Flag of Israel Israel vs Flag of Turkey Turkey

Turkey's 106 warships outnumber Israel's 49 (2.2:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 52 and 197.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Israel IsraelWorld #28 16.9
SEAS Index / 100

Turkey leads on 7 of 8 categories

Naval ensign of Turkey TurkeyWorld #10 26.5
  • 6 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 14
  • 0 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 16
  • 7 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 9
  • 0 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 6
  • 0 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 11
  • 28 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 24
  • 0 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 9
  • 8 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 17
  • 3 Support shipsnot scored 40
  • 0 Cargo shipsnot scored 3
  • 0 Other shipsnot scored 48
Israel Turkey Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · 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 52 197 🇹🇷 3.8×
Active ships 52 197 🇹🇷 3.8×
On order / planned 3 23 🇹🇷 7.7×
Submarines 6 14 🇹🇷 2.3×
Principal surface combatants 0 16 🇹🇷
Amphibious ships 0 6 🇹🇷
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Corvettes 7 9 🇹🇷 1.3×
Patrol boats 28 24 🇮🇱 1.2×
Mine warfare 0 11 🇹🇷
Coastal boats 8 17 🇹🇷 2.1×
Auxiliaries 3 91 🇹🇷 30×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇮🇱 IsraelDolphin-class ×6Sa'ar 6-class ×4
🇹🇷 TurkeyType 209-class ×12Oliver Hazard Perry-class ×8Burak-class ×5
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Israel or Turkey?
Turkey has a larger navy with 106 warships in service compared to Israel's 49.
Which navy has more submarines, Israel or Turkey?
Turkey operates more submarines with 14 compared to Israel's 6.
Which navy has more frigates, Israel or Turkey?
Turkey operates 16 frigates compared to Israel's 0.
How do the Israel and Turkey navies compare in size?
Turkey's navy is 2.2 times larger than Israel's in terms of total ships (106 vs 49).