Navy comparison: Saudi Arabia vs Turkey
Turkey's 215-ship navy outnumbers Saudi Arabia's 34 vessels (6.3x advantage). Of these, 29 and 191 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 18 submarines, 11 vs 24 frigates, 9 vs 9 corvettes, 0 vs 59 amphibious ships, 9 vs 43 patrol boats, 3 vs 11 mine warfare ships (Saudi Arabia vs Turkey). Saudi Arabia's navy is officially the Royal Saudi Navy, while Turkey's is the Turkish Navy.
Royal Saudi Navy 🇸🇦
| Official Name | Royal Saudi Navy |
| Total ships | 34 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 29 as of 2025 |
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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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Saudi Arabian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 11 | |
| Corvettes | 9 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 9 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 3 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 2 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
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, Saudi Arabia or Turkey?
Turkey has a larger navy with 215 ships compared to Saudi Arabia's 34 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Saudi Arabia or Turkey?
Turkey operates more submarines with 18 compared to Saudi Arabia's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Saudi Arabia or Turkey?
Turkey operates 24 frigates compared to Saudi Arabia's 11.
How do the Saudi Arabia and Turkey navies compare in size?
Turkey's navy is 6.3 times larger than Saudi Arabia's in terms of total ships (215 vs 34).