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Navy comparison: Flag of Japan Japan vs Flag of Turkey Turkey

Japan operates 103 warships compared to 106 for Turkey. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 158 and 197.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Japan JapanWorld #4 50.8
SEAS Index / 100

Japan leads on 5 of 10 categories

Naval ensign of Turkey TurkeyWorld #10 26.5
  • 2 Aircraft carriersweight ×200 · size, era 0
  • 42 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 0
  • 22 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 14
  • 10 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 16
  • 0 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 9
  • 3 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 6
  • 18 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 11
  • 6 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 24
  • 0 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 9
  • 0 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 17
  • 11 Support shipsnot scored 40
  • 0 Cargo shipsnot scored 3
  • 44 Other shipsnot scored 48
Japan 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
Japan Turkey Ratio
Official name Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Turkish Navy
Total ships 158 197 🇹🇷 1.2×
Active ships 158 197 🇹🇷 1.2×
On order / planned 19 23 🇹🇷 1.2×
Submarines 22 14 🇯🇵 1.6×
Principal surface combatants 52 16 🇯🇵 3.2×
Aircraft carriers 2 0 🇯🇵
Amphibious ships 3 6 🇹🇷 2.0×
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Corvettes 0 9 🇹🇷
Patrol boats 6 24 🇹🇷 4.0×
Mine warfare 18 11 🇯🇵 1.6×
Coastal boats 0 17 🇹🇷
Auxiliaries 55 91 🇹🇷 1.7×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇯🇵 JapanIzumo-class ×2Sōryū-class ×12Murasame-class ×9
🇹🇷 TurkeyType 209-class ×12Oliver Hazard Perry-class ×8Burak-class ×5
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Japan or Turkey?
Turkey has a larger navy with 106 warships in service compared to Japan's 103.
Which navy has more submarines, Japan or Turkey?
Japan operates more submarines with 22 compared to Turkey's 14.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Japan or Turkey?
Japan has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Turkey's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Japan or Turkey?
Japan operates 42 destroyers compared to Turkey's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Japan or Turkey?
Turkey operates 16 frigates compared to Japan's 10.