Navy comparison: Japan vs Turkey
Japan operates a fleet of 154 ships compared to 215 for Turkey. Of these, 154 and 191 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 25 vs 18 submarines, 46 vs 0 destroyers, 4 vs 24 frigates, 0 vs 9 corvettes, 16 vs 59 amphibious ships, 6 vs 43 patrol boats, 22 vs 11 mine warfare ships (Japan vs Turkey). Japan's navy is officially the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, while Turkey's is the Turkish Navy.
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force 🇯🇵
| Official Name | Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force |
| Total ships | 154 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 154 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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Japanese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 25 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 46 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 4 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 6 | |
| Amphibious ships | 16 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 22 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 10 | |
| Other ships | 25 | |
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, Japan or Turkey?
Turkey has a larger navy with 215 ships compared to Japan's 154 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Japan or Turkey?
Japan operates more submarines with 25 compared to Turkey's 18.
Which navy has more destroyers, Japan or Turkey?
Japan operates 46 destroyers compared to Turkey's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Japan or Turkey?
Turkey operates 24 frigates compared to Japan's 4.