Navy comparison: Italy vs Turkey
Italy operates a fleet of 309 ships compared to 215 for Turkey. Of these, 309 and 191 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 8 vs 18 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 3 vs 0 destroyers, 9 vs 24 frigates, 0 vs 9 corvettes, 45 vs 59 amphibious ships, 19 vs 43 patrol boats, 10 vs 11 mine warfare ships (Italy vs Turkey). Italy's navy is officially the Italian Navy, while Turkey's is the Turkish Navy.
Italian Navy 🇮🇹
| Official Name | Italian Navy |
| Total ships | 309 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 309 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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Italian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 8 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 3 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 19 | |
| Amphibious ships | 45 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 10 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 104 | |
| Other ships | 110 | |
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 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Italy or Turkey?
Italy has a larger navy with 309 ships compared to Turkey's 215 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Italy or Turkey?
Turkey operates more submarines with 18 compared to Italy's 8.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Italy or Turkey?
Italy has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Turkey's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Italy or Turkey?
Italy operates 3 destroyers compared to Turkey's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Italy or Turkey?
Turkey operates 24 frigates compared to Italy's 9.