Navy comparison: Russia vs Turkey
Russia's 565-ship navy outnumbers Turkey's 215 vessels (2.6x advantage). Of these, 477 and 191 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 81 vs 18 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 9 vs 0 destroyers, 19 vs 24 frigates, 99 vs 9 corvettes, 83 vs 59 amphibious ships, 70 vs 43 patrol boats, 6 vs 0 coastal boats, 50 vs 11 mine warfare ships (Russia vs Turkey). Russia's navy is officially the Russian Navy, while Turkey's is the Turkish Navy.
Russian Navy 🇷🇺
| Official Name | Russian Navy |
| Total ships | 565 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 477 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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Russian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 81 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 9 | |
| Cruisers | 2 | |
| Frigates | 19 | |
| Corvettes | 99 | |
| Coastal boats | 6 | |
| Patrol boats | 70 | |
| Amphibious ships | 83 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 50 | |
| Cargo ships | 5 | |
| Support ships | 116 | |
| Other ships | 24 | |
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, Russia or Turkey?
Russia has a larger navy with 565 ships compared to Turkey's 215 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Russia or Turkey?
Russia operates more submarines with 81 compared to Turkey's 18.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Russia or Turkey?
Russia has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Turkey's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, Russia or Turkey?
Russia operates 9 destroyers compared to Turkey's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Russia or Turkey?
Turkey operates 24 frigates compared to Russia's 19.
How do the Russia and Turkey navies compare in size?
Russia's navy is 2.6 times larger than Turkey's in terms of total ships (565 vs 215).