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Navy comparison: Flag of Sri Lanka Sri Lanka vs Flag of Turkmenistan Turkmenistan

Sri Lanka's 262 warships outnumber Turkmenistan's 34 (7.7:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 271 and 45.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Sri Lanka Sri LankaWorld #71 4.1
SEAS Index / 100

Turkmenistan leads on 3 of 5 categories

Naval ensign of Turkmenistan TurkmenistanWorld #68 4.4
  • 1 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 0
  • 0 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 3
  • 1 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 0
  • 216 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 15
  • 44 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 16
  • 5 Support shipsnot scored 10
  • 4 Other shipsnot scored 1
Sri Lanka Turkmenistan 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
Sri Lanka Turkmenistan Ratio
Official name Sri Lanka Navy Turkmen Naval Forces
Total ships 271 45 🇱🇰 6.0×
Active ships 271 45 🇱🇰 6.0×
Submarines 0 0 —
Principal surface combatants 1 0 🇱🇰
Amphibious ships 1 0 🇱🇰
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Corvettes 0 3 🇹🇲
Patrol boats 216 15 🇱🇰 14×
Coastal boats 44 16 🇱🇰 2.8×
Auxiliaries 9 11 🇹🇲 1.2×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇱🇰 Sri LankaType 053H2G-class ×1Type 074-class ×1
🇹🇲 TurkmenistanProject 1241.1 Molniya-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Sri Lanka or Turkmenistan?
Sri Lanka has a larger navy with 262 warships in service compared to Turkmenistan's 34.
Which navy has more frigates, Sri Lanka or Turkmenistan?
Sri Lanka operates 1 frigates compared to Turkmenistan's 0.
How do the Sri Lanka and Turkmenistan navies compare in size?
Sri Lanka's navy is 7.7 times larger than Turkmenistan's in terms of total ships (262 vs 34).