Navy comparison:
Russia vs
Turkey
Russia's 533-ship navy outnumbers Turkey's 217 vessels (2.5:1 advantage). Of these, 447 and 195 are in active service respectively.
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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 | 533 | 217 | 🇷🇺 2.5× |
| Active ships | 447 | 195 | 🇷🇺 2.3× |
| On order / planned | 18 | 20 | 🇹🇷 1.1× |
| Submarines | 60 | 13 | 🇷🇺 4.6× |
| Principal surface combatants | 20 | 17 | 🇷🇺 1.2× |
| Amphibious ships | 17 | 7 | 🇷🇺 2.4× |
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| Corvettes | 64 | 9 | 🇷🇺 7.1× |
| Patrol boats | 64 | 41 | 🇷🇺 1.6× |
| Mine warfare | 44 | 11 | 🇷🇺 4.0× |
| Coastal boats | 16 | 0 | 🇷🇺 |
| Auxiliaries | 162 | 90 | 🇷🇺 1.8× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Russia or Turkey?
Russia has a larger navy with 533 ships compared to Turkey's 217 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Russia or Turkey?
Russia operates more submarines with 82 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 8 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 2.5 times larger than Turkey's in terms of total ships (533 vs 217).