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Navy comparison: Flag of Russia Russia vs Flag of Turkey Turkey

Russia's 279 warships outnumber Turkey's 106 (2.6:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 475 and 197.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Russia RussiaWorld #3 71.2
SEAS Index / 100

Russia leads on 8 of 10 categories

Naval ensign of Turkey TurkeyWorld #11 26.6
  • 2 Cruisersweight ×80 · size, era 0
  • 6 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 0
  • 56 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 14
  • 12 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 16
  • 63 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 9
  • 17 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 6
  • 43 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 11
  • 64 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 24
  • 0 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 9
  • 16 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 17
  • 111 Support shipsnot scored 40
  • 5 Cargo shipsnot scored 3
  • 61 Other shipsnot scored 48
Russia 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
Russia Turkey Ratio
Official name Russian Navy Turkish Navy
Total ships 475 197 🇷🇺 2.4×
Active ships 456 197 🇷🇺 2.3×
On order / planned 73 23 🇷🇺 3.2×
Submarines 56 14 🇷🇺 4.0×
Principal surface combatants 20 16 🇷🇺 1.2×
Amphibious ships 17 6 🇷🇺 2.8×
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Corvettes 63 9 🇷🇺 7.0×
Patrol boats 64 24 🇷🇺 2.7×
Mine warfare 43 11 🇷🇺 3.9×
Coastal boats 16 17 🇹🇷 1.1×
Auxiliaries 177 91 🇷🇺 1.9×

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Russia or Turkey?
Russia has a larger navy with 279 warships in service compared to Turkey's 106.
Which navy has more submarines, Russia or Turkey?
Russia operates more submarines with 56 compared to Turkey's 14.
Which navy has more destroyers, Russia or Turkey?
Russia operates 6 destroyers compared to Turkey's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Russia or Turkey?
Turkey operates 16 frigates compared to Russia's 12.
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 (279 vs 106).