Navy comparison: 
Russia vs 
Turkey
Ships by Category
🇷🇺 Russiaas of 2026
🇹🇷 Turkeyas of 2026
Overview
Russia's 533-ship navy outnumbers Turkey's 216 vessels (2.5:1 advantage). Of these, 447 and 194 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 82 vs 18 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 8 vs 0 destroyers, 19 vs 24 frigates, 82 vs 9 corvettes, 22 vs 6 amphibious ships, 68 vs 41 patrol boats, 18 vs 0 coastal boats, 50 vs 11 mine warfare ships, 0 vs 8 unmanned vessels (Russia vs Turkey).
Russia's navy is officially the Russian Navy, while Turkey's is the Turkish Navy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Russia or Turkey?
Russia has a larger navy with 533 ships compared to Turkey's 216 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 216).