Navy comparison: Malaysia vs Turkey
Malaysia operates a fleet of 109 ships compared to 215 for Turkey. Of these, 97 and 191 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 2 vs 18 submarines, 7 vs 24 frigates, 7 vs 9 corvettes, 0 vs 59 amphibious ships, 10 vs 43 patrol boats, 62 vs 0 coastal boats, 4 vs 11 mine warfare ships (Malaysia vs Turkey). Malaysia's navy is officially the Royal Malaysian Navy, while Turkey's is the Turkish Navy.
Royal Malaysian Navy 🇲🇾
| Official Name | Royal Malaysian Navy |
| Total ships | 109 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 97 as of 2026 |
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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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Malaysian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 62 | |
| Patrol boats | 10 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 13 | |
| Other ships | 4 | |
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, Malaysia or Turkey?
Turkey has a larger navy with 215 ships compared to Malaysia's 109 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Malaysia or Turkey?
Turkey operates more submarines with 18 compared to Malaysia's 2.
Which navy has more frigates, Malaysia or Turkey?
Turkey operates 24 frigates compared to Malaysia's 7.
How do the Malaysia and Turkey navies compare in size?
Turkey's navy is 2.0 times larger than Malaysia's in terms of total ships (215 vs 109).